Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Abdullah Battahli, called on Libya’s regional and international partners to support dialogue among Libyans during a meeting held on Sunday.

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During his meeting with the French Ambassador to Libya, Mustafa Mehraj, Battahli and Mehraj discussed the latest political and security developments in the country, as well as the prospects for reviving the political process.

The UN envoy emphasized the importance of building on existing agreements among Libyan stakeholders to avoid further delays in reaching a political settlement.

Battahli underscored the significant role that regional and international partners should play in supporting dialogue among Libyans.
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has closely followed the sporadic clashes in Zawiya that erupted on Saturday, which resulted in deaths and injuries.

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The mission stressed the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and called on the authorities to ensure the protection and safety of civilians.

The city witnessed armed clashes between groups affiliated with the First Support Force in Zawiya, led by Mohamed Bahroun, nicknamed “Al-Far”, and groups affiliated with the deputy head of the Stabilization Support Agency, Hassan Bouzriba, in several areas of the city since the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to sources from the ambulance and emergency service, the number of wounded rose to 22 people, including one death, and calm returned to the city after notables intervened to stop the clashes.

According to an officer in the Zawiya Security Directorate, the clashes erupted due to internal disputes that developed into skirmishes, and against the backdrop of the discovery of five bodies, including a woman, shot dead.

‘Agence France-Presse’ reported that the clashes have led to the closure of some roads and the suspension of classes in the area.

The regions in western Libya are experiencing a state of insecurity, with daily criminal activities resulting in civilian casualties. This situation is due to the proliferation of armed factions that the government of Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh has been unable to control.

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Stephanie Khoury, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission affirmed the mission’s commitment to supporting Libyans in avoiding the risks of division.

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Khoury noted that the mission is working to facilitate an inclusive political process led by Libyans themselves, with the participation of women, youth and various components.

During her speech, Khoury explained that the mission is committed to supporting the holding of inclusive, free and fair national elections to restore legitimacy to Libyan institutions, pending the appointment of a new UN special representative to succeed Abdullah Batelli, who recently resigned.
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announced that incidents related to explosive ordnance caused the death or injury of 35 people, including 26 children, between April 2023 and April 2024.

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The Director of the UN Mine Action Service in Libya, Fatima Zureiq, said that the past five years have seen more than 400 people injured or killed in similar incidents.

Zureiq’s remarks came during a speech at an event organized by the Libyan Mine Action Center in Tripoli, where she noted that Libya has managed to clean up about 36 percent of the hazardous land identified, but about 436 million square meters remain contaminated with explosive ordnance.

These figures not only highlight serious challenges, but also underscore the vital importance of international partnerships, she said, adding that international cooperation can strengthen the capabilities of the mine action sector, ensuring a safer future for all.
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The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Stephanie Khoury, met with German Minister of State Katja Kohl.

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In their meeting in Tripoli, Khoury and Cole stressed the need for the Libyan parties to participate in a meaningful dialogue sponsored by the United Nations to advance the political process and overcome divisions.

Khoury and the German Minister stressed the need for coordinated international support for efforts aimed at resolving the political crisis in Libya.

Khoury, an American citizen, arrived in Libya to succeed the UN envoy to Libya, Abdullah Batelli, who submitted his resignation to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Khoury held various positions related to conflict management and peacebuilding in the Middle East over a period of 30 years, during which she lived for about 15 years in the countries of Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen. She also recently held the position of Director of Political Affairs at the United Nations Assistance Mission in the Transitional Phase in Sudan. .

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The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Stephanie Khoury, participated in a panel discussion organized by the Al Salam Center for Studies and Crisis Management in Benghazi.

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During the seminar, the participants called for exploring new horizons to create sustainable solutions that constitute a break from the failures of the past.

According to the UN mission’s media office, Khoury reiterated the readiness of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to work with the Libyan academic community and all Libyans.

She stressed that the mission’s goal is not only to address the current situation, but also to help establish an institutional system of governance that guarantees the rule of law, human rights, and equitable development for all.
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Today, Wednesday, the Deputy UN Envoy to Libya, American Stephanie Khoury, presented a briefing to the UN Security Council on developments in the situation in Libya since she assumed responsibility.

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The briefing touched on the causes of the political conflict and its effects on the economic and military tracks in the country, according to a UN source.

The source confirmed that Khoury discussed the details of her meetings with the political and military parties and components in Libya, focusing on the impact of the political stagnation on the Libyan economy in light of the people’s suffering from a lack of cash as a result of the conflict between the National Unity Government and the government of Osama Hamad appointed by the House of Representatives.
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called for adopting a comprehensive approach that includes all Libyan parties, in order to reach a sustainable political solution that ends the current crisis in the country.

This statement came in the wake of an expanded meeting held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Thursday, which brought together about 130 figures from the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of State

The meeting, which was held in Cairo, witnessed participants calling for the formation of a single new government, emphasizing the importance of holding parliamentary and presidential elections in accordance with the laws issued by the House of Representatives and drawn up by the 6+6 Committee.
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