“Some Libyan actors continue to ignore public expectations regarding their participation in political processes, or towards exercise political leadership based on democratic legitimacy“, said.
“There are both national and regional risks from any continued inaction and delay in implementing the roadmap and we believe It is important to recognize this now..”
Dialogue on critical issues
Ms Tetteh updated ambassadors on structured dialogue, the third pillar of the roadmap she presented to the Council in August 2025.
The discussions focus on four critical issues – security, governance, economy and national reconciliation, and human rights – and take into account the views of people across the country.
He said work on the four tracks has progressed toward firm recommendations and it is expected that the The structured dialogue will conclude in early June. with a final report to be presented to political leaders and the public.
“We envision that these recommendations can help shape a national vision and inform critical political reforms that are necessary to strengthen national institutions and create the conditions for the holding of peaceful national elections,” he said.
UNSMIL continued its commitment to advance the roadmap, including efforts to identify ways to unblock the current impasse, which it had reported on during its last statement to the Council two months ago.
“However, if there is not sufficient progress, as indicated above, I will return to this Council to present a proposal to advance the process based on the provisions of the existing political agreements,” he said.
Economic deterioration, increase in poverty
Ms. Tetteh also referred to the sharp deterioration of the economic situation in Libya, marked by “monetary pressures, rising prices, fuel shortages, opaque and uncontrolled public spending and growing poverty.”
These trends confirm that the current economic model and the practices that support it are no longer sustainable.
Furthermore, recent findings by a UN panel of experts “help explain the erosion of the state’s capacity to govern through unified, rules-based institutions,” he added.
“Libya’s national wealth is being absorbed by a distorted political economy that fuels irresponsible spending and turns oil revenues into weapons.”Ms Tetteh said.
“This diversion of resources without a consensus on agreed national priorities weakens fiscal discipline and undermines the State’s ability to function as an administrator to implement projects, programs and initiatives that respond to critical public priorities and social spending commitments.”
He strongly urged Libya to implement the panel’s recommendations, particularly in relation to oversight and revenue flows in the hydrocarbon sector.
Security situation
Tetteh noted that the security situation remains volatile, although no violations of the 2020 ceasefire were recorded.
He said localized incidents, particularly in southern border areas, underscore the need to move toward unifying political and security institutions.
Meanwhile, the situation in the northwest coastal communities”It remains volatile between armed groups and criminal networks competing for control. over the territory and creating space for illicit activities,” and clashes were reported in four places last month.
Regarding human rights, he cited continued reports of arbitrary arrests, intimidation and reprisals by security agents against alleged political opponents, human rights defenders and public officials.
Council support is “essential”
“Libya has reached an important political, economic and security juncture. State institutions remain divided and there is not enough progress to hold national elections”Ms Tetteh said.
The UNSMIL roadmap “was conceived to help overcome the country’s de facto divisions through a negotiated governance agreement leading to institutional reunification.”
He told the Council that the mission will continue to work to achieve the roadmap’s objectives “and once again your support for these efforts is not only important; it is essential.”