UN Envoy to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, delivered a briefing to the UN Security Council addressing the critical political and economic developments in the country. She emphasized that the stagnation in implementing the roadmap, compounded by the emergence of parallel entities, significantly weakens UN efforts to unify institutions and secure long-term stability.
Tetteh noted that the “Structured Dialogue” is expected to conclude its work by early June, providing a final report to political leaders to support a national vision for reform. While maintaining communication with the House of Representatives, the High State Council, and other key stakeholders, she acknowledged deep-seated reservations regarding current implementation mechanisms. Consequently, the Mission is exploring additional approaches to break the deadlock, including working through a streamlined group of political actors.
The UN Envoy warned of deteriorating economic conditions despite rising oil revenues, noting that such gains are unsustainable without effective resource management. She highlighted that currency devaluation, soaring prices, fuel shortages, and rising poverty rates indicate that the current economic model is no longer viable. Tetteh cautioned that these factors could ignite public unrest and exacerbate instability across the nation.
The briefing called for a unified development agreement between the legislative bodies to enhance fiscal cohesion and improve the management of national resources. Concluding her remarks, Tetteh reaffirmed that the Mission remains committed to pushing for national elections. She warned that if sufficient progress is not achieved, the UN will present alternative proposals based on existing political agreements to safeguard the transition.