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Libya Review
4 days ago
- Politics
- Libya Review
Global Powers Support UNSMIL Roadmap to Resolve Libyan Crisis
At the latest UN Security Council session on Libya, key international representatives expressed deep concern over the country's fragile political and security situation, underscoring a growing consensus on the need for a Libyan-led political solution and institutional reform. British Ambassador Barbara Woodward stressed the UK's alarm over recent violence in Tripoli, urging restraint and constructive engagement from all parties. She welcomed the progress made at the Berlin Follow-up Committee meeting, while warning that Libya's deteriorating political and economic trajectory threatens its stability and sovereignty. Woodward reaffirmed UK support for UNSMIL's roadmap efforts and highlighted the importance of holding credible elections. The US Ambassador echoed support for a Libyan-owned political process, highlighting the independence of institutions like the Central Bank and the National Oil Corporation as vital to long-term stability. She emphasised military integration and arms embargo renewal as key to preventing Libya's entanglement in regional conflicts, and welcomed progress toward East-West security coordination. Russia's representative attributed Libya's crisis to internal political fragmentation, calling for a truly comprehensive process inclusive of all factions. He advocated for unifying the armed forces and warned against imposing external recovery solutions, noting that some political forces have rejected the Advisory Committee's proposals. China's deputy permanent representative Sun Lei emphasised the political process as the cornerstone of regional stability, urging Libyan parties to engage in meaningful dialogue and establish firm security arrangements. He also warned that Libya's worsening economic crisis and currency depreciation could undermine national stability. Algeria's Ambassador Amar Benjama described last month's Tripoli clashes as alarming, reiterating the need to re-establish state authority and disarm illegal groups. He called for a UN-backed, Libyan-led political transition leading to elections and institutional unification, while expressing concern over the depletion of Libya's frozen assets due to mismanagement and outdated sanctions regimes.
Libya Observer
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Tetteh: International Follow-up Committee meeting is crucial step to support Libyans' aspirations
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hanna Tetteh, described the meeting of the International Follow-up Committee on the Berlin Process for Libya—held Friday in the German capital—as a crucial step to rally international support for the aspirations of the Libyan people. Tetteh extended her 'sincere thanks to Germany for hosting this critical meeting' and expressed her gratitude to 'all members of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya for convening in Berlin for the first time since the last meeting in 2021,' according to a post on her X page. She stated that the collective commitment to Libya's future is not only appreciated, but essential, adding: 'Our top priority remains clear: we must mobilize the international community to support a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations.' Tetteh emphasized that the Libyan people's demands for unified and legitimate institutions, as well as peace, stability, and prosperity, are unambiguous. She considered the committee's meeting a decisive step in rallying the international support needed to realize these fundamental aspirations. Meanwhile, the members of the International Follow-up Committee on the Berlin Process expressed regret over the halt in earlier progress toward a political resolution to the Libyan crisis. They warned that this stagnation poses increasing risks to Libya's unity and stability due to the crisis of institutional legitimacy, fragmented governance structures, and the rapidly deteriorating economic and financial situation. The committee convened on Friday in Berlin at the senior official level, co-chaired by the UN Special Representative and Head of UNSMIL, and the German Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador Christian Buck, to 'support the implementation of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations that leads to a political solution to the Libyan crisis,' according to a statement published by UNSMIL on its media platforms. Tags: Hanna Tetteh Berlin conference
Libya Review
04-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Egypt & UAE Reaffirm Commitment to Libyan Stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed discussed the ongoing crisis in Libya during a high-level meeting held in Abu Dhabi, as part of Sisi's official visit to the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement released by Egypt's Presidency, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Libya, alongside other regional files including Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia. The talks underscored the importance of protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of these nations. Regarding Libya, both leaders reaffirmed the need to support efforts that preserve the country's unity and ensure the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries. They highlighted that any political settlement must be Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, with international backing that respects the aspirations of the Libyan people for peace, stability, and legitimate governance. The joint discussions come amid renewed international calls for unifying Libya's divided institutions and conducting long-delayed national elections. Egypt and the UAE have both played influential roles in Libya's political file in recent years, often supporting competing factions across the country. Sisi's visit also focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Cairo and Abu Dhabi, with particular emphasis on enhancing economic, trade, and investment ties. The two presidents praised the depth of the historical partnership between their countries and agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors. On the wider regional front, the leaders stressed the urgency of halting hostilities in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, along with the exchange of prisoners and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid. They reiterated their support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace in the Middle East. The visit reaffirms Egypt's and the UAE's alignment on several critical regional files, with Libya remaining a shared strategic concern due to its proximity to Egypt and the broader implications of its instability on regional security. Tags: EgyptlibyaLibyan CrisisUAE
Iraqi News
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria Hold Meeting to Discuss Situation in Libya
Cairo – INA The foreign ministers of Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria held a meeting in Cairo on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in Libya and push for a political solution to the situation in the country. In the final statement of the meeting, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the ministers renewed their call for all Libyan parties to "exercise maximum restraint and immediately cease escalation, ensuring the safety of the brotherly Libyan people." The statement emphasized "the importance of upholding the interests of the brotherly Libyan people, preserving their capabilities and property, and achieving consensus among all Libyan parties, under the supervision and support of the United Nations and with the backing of neighboring countries, leading to an end to the division and moving forward with the political process in Libya toward unifying institutions and holding simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections." According to the statement, the ministers stressed "the need to expedite a solution to the Libyan crisis and end the state of political division to avoid further escalation, the spread of violence and terrorism, and the expansion of the conflict." The statement also emphasized "the necessity of pure Libyan ownership of the political process in Libya and that the political solution must be Libyan-owned and stem from the will and consensus of all components of the brotherly Libyan people, with the support and backing of the United Nations, and in a manner that takes into account the interests of the brotherly Libyan people without exclusion." The statement also emphasized "the rejection of all forms of foreign interference in Libya, which would fuel internal tensions and prolong the Libyan crisis, thus threatening security and stability in Libya and neighboring countries." The foreign ministers agreed "to continue coordination between the three countries and the United Nations to assess the situation in Libya and exchange views on the future of the Libyan political landscape and how to cooperate to achieve security, stability, and development in the region."
Egypt Today
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
FMs of Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia call upon Libyan parties to exercise maximum restrain
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (C ), with his Algerian and Tunisia counterparts Ahmed Attaf ( L ) and Mohamed Ali Nafti ( R), respectively on May 31, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 31 May 2025: Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia call on all Libyan parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately de-escalate tensions, and prioritize the safety and well-being of the brotherly Libyan people. In a joint communique between the three Foreign Ministers after holding their Tripartite Neighboring Countries Mechanism on May 31, 2025, they reaffirmed the importance of safeguarding the interests of the Libyan people, preserving the nation's resources and wealth, and fostering consensus among all Libyan factions. This process, they emphasized, must occur under the auspices of the United Nations, with the support of Libya's neighboring states, to bring an end to division and move forward toward unifying state institutions and holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. The Ministers stressed the urgency of resolving the Libyan crisis and ending political fragmentation to prevent further escalation, the spread of violence and terrorism, and the widening of internal conflict. They underscored that Libya's security is an integral part of the security of neighboring countries. The Ministers affirmed the necessity of ensuring that the political process is fully Libyan-owned, emphasizing that any sustainable solution must emerge from inclusive national dialogue reflecting the will and consensus of all Libyan components. They emphasized the importance of pursuing this process without exclusion and with international support, particularly from the United Nations. The Ministers firmly rejected all forms of foreign interference in Libya, noting that such actions only serve to deepen internal divisions and prolong the crisis, thereby undermining security and stability in Libya and the broader region. They reaffirmed their support for the efforts of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission to consolidate the existing ceasefire, facilitate the withdrawal of all foreign forces, fighters, and mercenaries within a defined timeframe, and unify Libya's military and security institutions. These goals, they stressed, must align with ongoing efforts under UN, African Union, Arab League, and Mediterranean frameworks. The Ministers agreed to maintain regular coordination among the three countries, in collaboration with the United Nations, to monitor developments in Libya, exchange views on the evolving political landscape, and identify avenues for regional cooperation to promote security, stability, and development. The Tripartite Neighboring Countries Mechanism aimed at discussing the latest developments in Libya and advancing the political process toward a comprehensive resolution of the crisis. The tripartite mechanism between Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia was launched in 2017 and ceased in 2019. Today's meeting in Cairo aimed at reactivating this joint mechanism, based on the three countries' commitment to supporting security and stability in sisterly Libya. Since the overthrow of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been plagued by conflict and political division. The country is currently split between two rival governments: the U.N.-recognized Government of National Unity in Tripoli, led by Abdulhamid Dbeibah and supported by allied armed factions; and a rival administration, based in Benghazi and backed by forces loyal to retired General Khalifa Haftar. Heavy and intense clashes have erupted since May 13, 2025 following the killing of Field Commander Abdul Ghani al-Kikli—also known as "Ghaniwa"—a prominent figure who led the Stability Support Apparatus and served as head of the Presidential Council's security unit. On May 30, Libyan protesters set fire to car tires and closed the main roads in Tripoli, calling for ousting the government led by Dbeibah, BBC reported.
