Libya’s fragile stability is under growing threat due to deep political divisions, economic mismanagement, and persistent human rights violations, a senior UN official warned Monday.
Speaking at the UN Security Council, UN Political Affairs Chief Rosemary DiCarlo cautioned that entrenched conflicts and competing domestic and external interests are steadily eroding Libya’s unity.
“The goal of a civil, democratic, and prosperous Libya remains unfulfilled,” DiCarlo stated, emphasizing that leaders continue prioritizing personal and political ambitions over national progress.
She highlighted that ongoing politicization and divisions are obstructing efforts toward national reconciliation, with a newly formed advisory committee working to resolve disputes preventing elections.
DiCarlo also raised concerns over Libya’s economic instability, pointing to disputes over state institutions and the lack of a unified national budget as key obstacles.
“Addressing economic governance is crucial to supporting the Central Bank of Libya in stabilizing the financial system and ensuring transparent public spending,” she stressed.
The country’s security situation remains precarious, with DiCarlo noting that the 2020 ceasefire agreement has only been partially implemented and requires renewed efforts.
Libya’s warring factions signed the UN-brokered ceasefire on October 23, 2020, yet violations by militias linked to warlord Khalifa Haftar continue to undermine peace.
DiCarlo called for urgent reforms in Libya’s justice system following the tragic discovery of mass graves at human trafficking sites, underscoring the severe risks faced by migrants.
She urged the international community to support newly appointed UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh as she prepares to take office in Tripoli.
