Libya’s Stability at Risk: UN Raises Alarm Over Deepening Divisions and Economic Woes. Tripoli, Libya — The United Nations has sounded the alarm, describing Libya as standing at a “critical “crossroads, with the nation’s stability under threat due to deepening political fragmentation, an ailing economy, and delayed elections. Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh’s briefing to the Security Council revealed that Libyan leaders are struggling to meet the public’s expectations for inclusive political participation and legitimate leadership.
The emergence of parallel structures operating outside of agreed frameworks is a significant concern, as these could undermine the UN’s efforts to stabilize the country. Economic pressures are mounting, with Tetteh noting the mismanagement of national wealth, particularly the weaponization of oil revenues. This has led to weakened fiscal discipline, impacting the state’s ability to provide essential services and social programs.
The UN has welcomed international engagement aimed at improving financial transparency and coherence. Libya’s UN Ambassador Taher Al-Sunni emphasized the need for a consensual constitutional framework to facilitate elections and end the transitional phase.
The UN’s warning underscores the urgency for political compromise and coordinated reforms to prevent Libya from being trapped in a cycle of instability.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: Dominic Wabwireh
