The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has issued a statement regarding the ongoing developments in the judicial crisis, highlighting its potential impact on the integrity and unity of the country’s judicial institutions. The Mission clarified that the current mediation efforts, led by a committee of prominent Libyan judicial, legal, and parliamentary figures, represent a strictly independent national initiative. UNSMIL emphasized that the committee’s findings are the result of its own extensive consultations with relevant domestic stakeholders.
UNSMIL further clarified its role, stating that its involvement is limited to providing technical assistance only when requested, without participating directly in the committee’s sessions or its meetings with Libyan parties. The Mission asserted that the three proposals presented by the committee last March constitute the essential minimum required to preserve the independence, integrity, and unity of the judiciary. Such measures are seen as vital for supporting the public interest and advancing the transitional phase toward long-term national stability.
The Mission called upon all relevant Libyan authorities to engage promptly and constructively with these proposals in good faith. By doing so, they can prevent further judicial fragmentation and ensure the restoration of institutional unity.