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Security Council LIVE: Libya in the spotlight amid ‘encouraging progress’
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Despite progress in the political process in Libya, institutional divisions, economic deterioration and security fragility continue to threaten stability, the UN envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday, calling on Libyan leaders to overcome their differences to pave the way for national elections.
What you need to know
- Libya has been mired in political dysfunction since the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011, which shattered State institutions and triggered recurring struggles over legitimacy and power
- Last month, Libya’s rival political camps agreed on new rules for running the elections commission and holding a vote within two years
- With the support of the UN agencies, efforts are underway to address multiple challenges, including a mine action programme that cleared 14,066 items of explosive ordnance from Al-Sweihli Farm in Misratah between January and September of this year
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Source: UN News
