Published on: 2026-06-18
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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The political process in Libya is once again gaining momentum, but the progress made remains fragile and requires further support. This was stated by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN political mission in the country, Hanna Tetteh, speaking on Thursday at the Security Council meeting.
According to her, a serious challenge is the growing wave of disinformation, incitement of hatred and provocations directed against migrants, refugees, representatives of humanitarian organizations and UN agencies.
“False and misleading claims, especially accusations that the UN allegedly intends to relocate migrants and refugees to Libya, have contributed to the formation of an atmosphere of hostility, threats, and violence against humanitarian workers and Organization personnel,” Tette noted.
A special representative reported that at the beginning of June, hundreds of demonstrators gathered near the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and UN Mission offices in Tripoli, protesting against false reports about the relocation of migrants. The protesters damaged UN property and threw stones at security service employees. Tette emphasized that the United Nations does not engage in the relocation of migrants to Libya.
Recommendations for exiting the crisis
The Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reported the completion of a structured national dialogue that lasted six months and united representatives of various political, civil society, and professional circles of the country. Participants developed nearly 600 recommendations on issues of governance, economy, security, national reconciliation, and human rights.
Parallelly, MOONPL continues its intermediary efforts between representatives of the Government of National Unity, the command of the Libyan National Army, and members of the country’s legislative bodies.
As Tette reported, the parties managed to reach a fundamental agreement on the formation of the new composition of the Higher National Electoral Commission and to begin a substantive discussion of the disputed provisions of the electoral legislation.
Economic problems and corruption
The special representative noted that the economic situation continues to pose a threat to the country’s stability.
“Price growth and decrease in the population’s purchasing power are exerting increasingly serious pressure on households and the system of public services,” she warned.
Despite the revenue growth thanks to the increase in global prices for oil and gas, structural problems persist.
“The main factor causing the fuel shortage remains the entrenched smuggling networks that export subsidized petroleum products out of the country to the detriment of Libyan consumers’ interests,” Tette emphasized.
Self-inflicted security threats
The special representative also expressed concern about the situation in the security sphere. According to her, the resumption of violence in Az-Zawiya in western Libya once again demonstrated the instability of the situation in this region.
“MOONPL continues to interact with the parties on the ground and calls for de-escalation and restraint against the backdrop of ongoing mobilization of armed groups and violence,” the speaker noted.
International support
Tette called on the country’s authorities to continue cooperation with the International Criminal Court and to activate criminal prosecution of persons guilty of human rights violations and international humanitarian law.
According to the Special Representative, international support, including within the framework of the Berlin process on Libya, remains extremely important for transforming political initiatives into real changes that allow strengthening state institutions, increasing governance efficiency, and ensuring long-term stability in the country.
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