Published on: 2026-04-22
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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There is no progress in the implementation of the political roadmap in Libya. This was stated on Wednesday at a meeting of the UN Security Council by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Hanna Tetteh.
She emphasized that some Libyan actors continue to ignore societal expectations and create parallel structures, which undermines efforts to restore state institutions and political governance based on democratic legitimacy.
“Conducting affairs as usual in the current circumstances unintentionally legitimizes the status quo, rather than stimulating serious negotiations and encouraging necessary compromises for the reunification of the country,” the special representative said.
Tette paid special attention to the work of the “Structured Dialogue,” which is preparing recommendations in four areas: security, governance, economy, national reconciliation, and human rights. These recommendations should form the basis of the national strategy and create conditions for holding general elections.
The economic situation in the country is characterized as critical due to rising prices, fuel shortages, and uncontrolled government spending. On April 11, an agreement on a unified spending system for 2026 was signed, which the UN considers a positive step towards fiscal consolidation.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has caused an influx of refugees, places additional strain on Libya’s resources, requiring significant international financial support to maintain.
The security situation remains unstable, despite compliance with the 2020 ceasefire agreement. Clashes continue in the west between armed groups vying for control over territories. Nevertheless, Tette welcomed the start of joint military exercises of representatives from the east and west of Libya in Sirte on April 14, calling it an important step towards the unification of the army.
The special representative expressed deep concern over the painful split of Libya’s judicial system. The presence of two parallel Supreme Judicial Councils, making unilateral decisions, deepens institutional fragmentation. The UN warns that the lack of progress on this issue could have extremely negative consequences for the country’s integrity and the mechanisms for resolving disputes in the run-up to future elections.
The human rights situation remains difficult: there are reports of arbitrary detentions and intimidation. At the same time, progress is noted in ensuring access for UN Mission staff in Libya to prisons and the release of some detainees.
“I urge the Security Council to use its collective influence to ensure that Libyan leaders fulfill their obligations to unify institutions and work on holding national elections,” she concluded her statement.
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