New york: UN Special Representative for Libya Hanna Tetteh informed the Security Council that tensions in Libya have eased due to successful mediation by both local and international actors, specifically highlighting contributions from Trkiye.
According to Anadolu Agency, Tetteh praised the collaborative mediation efforts that have led to a de-escalation of tensions in Libya. She acknowledged the effective interventions by the Government of Trkiye, which have been instrumental in achieving this outcome. Mediation efforts, particularly those on September 13 involving local actors and supported by Trkiye, have facilitated an agreement between the conflicting parties. This has led to the withdrawal of forces from civilian areas around Mitiga Airport and the handing over of detainees to the Attorney General's Office.
Tetteh expressed her approval of the progress made, while cautioning that the situation remains delicate. She also emphasized the importance of Libyans' commitment to selecting their representatives through democratic processes to ensure a peaceful power transition at the municipal level. Recent municipal council elections were conducted in seven municipalities in the Zawiya area on August 23, with additional elections scheduled in 16 more municipalities in eastern and southern Libya.
Tetteh also addressed the ongoing issue of institutional fragmentation within Libya, highlighting the negative impact of having parallel and competing institutions. She pointed out the existence of two separate constitutional judicial mechanisms operating in the east and west, which contributes to legal uncertainty and undermines state institutions.
A political roadmap for Libya, proposed by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in August, aims to establish a viable electoral framework, unify institutions, and initiate structured dialogue. However, Tetteh noted that as of her report, progress on this roadmap has been insufficient. She urged Libyan leaders to prioritize the roadmap's completion to prevent further delays and disruptions. The UN plans to hold structured dialogue sessions in November to discuss key issues such as governance, economy, security, and national reconciliation.
Members of the Security Council, including representatives from the US, UK, China, Greece, Denmark, and Pakistan, expressed their support for the September 13 truce and the electoral progress. They also emphasized the critical need to reunify Libyan institutions, including its government.