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Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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December 19, 2025 Peace and security
The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Hannah Tetteh, addressed the Security Council on Friday with a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and humanitarian situation in the country. She stated that four months after the presentation of a roadmap aimed at resolving the political crisis, progress remains extremely limited, and key political institutions continue to block each other's actions.
Stalled reforms and lack of trust
One of the first steps in implementing the roadmap was renewing the composition of the High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) and amending the constitutional and legal framework governing elections. However, despite numerous consultations, these objectives have not been achieved, Tetteh stated.
The House of Representatives and Supreme Council of State committees of Libya agreed on a two-week deadline for reforming the Supreme Council on October 4, but the process stalled. Even after agreeing on a mechanism for selecting members of the Supreme Council on November 28, the parties failed to meet their own deadlines.
According to Tetteh, the delays reflect a deep crisis of trust between the two institutions, internal disagreements, and an inability to reach a compromise. At the same time, she notes, some members of both structures are genuinely trying to move the process forward.
Demands for elections are growing louder
Amid the political impasse, public demand for elections is growing. Following mass demonstrations in five cities in the eastern part of the country, House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh Isa called for presidential elections.
The Supreme Electoral Commission (VNEC) announced its readiness to begin preparations for presidential and parliamentary elections in April 2026. Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibah also supported the idea of holding elections and announced upcoming government reshuffles.
The UN mission in Libya called on political leaders to agree on a legal framework so that the High Commissioner for Elections can begin full-fledged preparations for the elections.
Economic fragmentation
Libya continues to suffer from financial fragmentation, undermining stability and trust in state institutions. Seeking to address the situation, members of the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of State signed an agreement establishing the Unified Development Program (UDP), a common mechanism for distributing funds.
If the program is implemented transparently and with proper oversight, it could be a step towards strengthening financial stability and improving public services, Hanna Tetteh emphasized.
Local elections: a rare example of progress
Despite the overall political crisis, municipal elections in Libya are proceeding successfully, according to Tetteh. On October 18, voting took place in 16 municipalities, with a 68 percent turnout. On December 13, elections were held in nine more municipalities.
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