Libya's Fragile Transition Plagued By Deepening Economic and Political Divides

Libya's Fragile Transition Plagued By Deepening Economic and Political Divides

Libya's prolonged political transition is facing renewed strain, with mounting economic pressures and tensions between rival governments threatening the calm that has held since the 2020 ceasefire.

UN envoy underscores Libya’s security struggles amid political crisis

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The new U.N. envoy to Libya has underscored the volatile security situation in the oil-rich country, with political rivals and armed groups competing for control over territory and a recent surge in hate speech.

UN envoy underscores Libya's security struggles amid political crisis

The new U.N. envoy to Libya has underscored the volatile security situation in the oil-rich country, with political rivals and armed groups competing for control over territory and a recent surge in hate speech

Libya’s fragile transition plagued by deepening economic and political divides

Libya’s prolonged political transition is facing renewed strain, with mounting economic pressures and tensions between rival governments threatening the calm that has held since the 2020 ceasefire.

Libya’s Deep Political, Economic Divides Still Persist, Warns UN Representative

By Ebi Kesiena Nearly 15 years after the fall of long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains caught in a cycle of political fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and persistent insecurity, according to the United Nations’ top envoy to the country. Speaking before the UN Security Council, Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, painted a sobering picture of a nation still struggling with the consequences of a…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres Libya report highlights need for political unity, economic reform and human rights

‎In his report to the Security Council on Libya, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said an agreement on a unified Libyan budget with strong oversight mechanisms is very important .‎ ‎He said the decision to end the crude oil-for-fuel barter mechanism is an important step in the fight against corruption .‎ ‎Guterres reiterated his call […] The post UN Secretary-General António Guterres Libya report highlights need for political unity, eco…