Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs for Libya Stephanie Koury said, “Many Libyans continue to express deep concerns about the de facto division of the country and parallel governing institutions. I share this concern. These developments undermine economic, security, and stability, as well as Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, amidst concerns about the impact of geopolitical tensions playing out on Libya.”
Addressing the Security Council today (19 Jun), Koury said, “On the onset of the Eid, ten out of 12 in-person registration centres in the eastern municipalities have been prevented from opening. I urge the authorities to allow those centers to open and enable Libyans to register and exercise their political rights.”
She also said, “Libyan wealth is not translating into equitable distribution of resources, access to services and opportunities for all people, particularly youth and women. Unifying the national budget is an absolute necessity, and I urge all stakeholders to resolve the remaining differences to ensure its swift adoption and agree on its transparent and accountable implementation.”
She continued, “On human rights, I remain deeply concerned by the reports of violations throughout the country, particularly the repetitive pattern of abduction or arbitrary arrest and detention of Libyans.”
Taher Al-Sunni, Libyan Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said, “We are tired and fed up from the stalemate and the vicious cycle that we have been going through for decades now. We are tired and fed up from being lectured on what to do and what not to do. We are tired and fed up from the inability of this Council to implement its resolutions and to hold any of the spoilers accountable.”
He concluded, “It's about time to leave Libya alone and to free it through this Council. Let us decide on our future. Let us take the path and pave the road towards the future we want as Libyans since all of these attempts have failed in the past
