"UNITED NATIONS SUPPORT MISSION IN LIBYA - UNSMIL"

Comments to the media by Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, on the situation in the Country.

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (S/2023/589).

The United Nations top official in Libya said that the people of Libya “want to end the successive interim arrangements and have a strong desire for an elected and legitimate leadership to govern the country.” UNIFEED

A UN spokesperson updated reporters on the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), where peacekeepers “continue to support efforts to protect civilians amid increasing attacks by the CODECO armed group in Ituri province”, and the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). UNIFEED

Maintenance of international peace and security - Artificial intelligence: opportunities and risks for international peace and security.

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The situation in Libya

The United Nations top official in Libya said the political process in the country has “once again, reached a critical state” and stressed that “successful elections require not just a legal framework, but also a political agreement that ensures buy-in, and inclusion of all major stakeholders.” UNIFEED

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (S/2023/248)

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, said, “our proposal is meant to enable elections in Libya this year by widening the scope of actors involved in this national issue of paramount importance.” UNIFEED