UN mission in Libya hopes for 'realistic and viable progress' toward unification

The United Nations mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has concluded its "Structured Dialogue," a process aimed at paving the way for elections and a unified government in the North African nation. The mission expressed a desire for "realistic and viable" progress in the ongoing political transition.

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the challenges facing Libya have required informed debate, responsible leadership and constructive participation in a process that is dynamic and significant.

UNSMIL presented its final recommendations, which focus on establishing the necessary conditions for national elections, unifying and strengthening state institutions, and addressing the deep-rooted causes of the country's prolonged conflict. These recommendations stem from discussions on governance, economy, security, and national reconciliation and human rights.

Hanna Tetteh, the UN Special Representative for Libya, emphasized the need for "informed debate," "responsible leadership," and "constructive participation" to navigate Libya's challenges. She noted a "strong desire for change" among Libyans, coupled with a firm determination for this transformation to be Libyan-led.

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a strong desire for change, accompanied by a firm determination that this transformation be led and assumed by Libyans themselves.

The next phase will involve pushing for the implementation of these recommendations and fundamental reforms, whether by current institutions or those established after the elections. Libya has been in a state of transition since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, struggling with civil conflicts and political divisions that have prevented presidential elections.

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to create the necessary conditions for holding national elections, unify and strengthen state institutions, and contribute to addressing the deep-rooted and long-standing causes of the conflict.