“The priority of the United Nations in Libya remains to facilitate back to the electoral process, based on a sound and unanimous constitution for elections. This is what the Libyan people have asked for,” she said declare.
Ms. DiCarlo praised the recent progress following the final round of consultations facilitated by the UN on constitutional grounds for the vote, which has been delayed since December.
Consensus and Difference
The talks were held in Cairo, Egypt and brought together representatives from two rival legislative houses – the House of Representatives (HOR) in the east and the High State Council (HSC), based in the city. Tripoli in the west – come to see a reformed constitution that outlines the path to a democratic future for all Libyans.
Delegate Gained broad consensus on most of the controversial articles in the 2017 Constitution Proposal, although there are still differences on the measures governing the transition period leading up to the election.
Seize the opportunity
Results are marked “A step in the right direction”Ms. DiCarlo said, and leaders will meet in Geneva this week to try to resolve.
“I hope the upcoming meeting in Geneva between the heads of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State will lead to a final and workable agreement that will lead to elections at the earliest possible date. can,”
Meanwhile, political divisions continue to contribute to stressful security environment in and around Tripoli, stemming from a disagreement between two opponents who both claim to be the legitimate Prime Minister.
Increased tension
The crisis erupted in March after the HoR selected a new government. However, the UN and internationally backed interim Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, refused to step aside.
Fathi Bashagha, the choice of the eastern parliament, entered Tripoli backed by armed militias, leading to clashes between their supporters.
Ms. DiCarlo warned of the risk of escalation as armed groups continued to support either of them, and reiterated calls for maximum restraint and dialogue.
Oil outage costs billions of dong
The political deadlock is also affecting the economy. Ms. DiCarlo reported that the partial shutdown of the oil sector continues. Since mid-April, Libya’s oil exports have fallen by a third, to the detriment of the country over 3 billion dollars in lost revenue.
In addition, disagreements over the control and use of public funds have resulted in partial closures and may lead to further oilfield closures in the near future, she warned.
The council also heard about the “alarming” human rights situation in Libya.
Erosion of civil space
Ms. DiCarlo said nine civil society and humanitarian workers, who were arrested between November and February for exercising their right to freedom of expression, are still in custody.
“I am still concerned that the habitable space is constantly being eroded. Arbitrary restrictions continue to be imposed on civil society organizations. Women and men who are politically active defending human rights are targeted with hate speech and incitement to violence, compromising their safety and security,” she told the ambassadors.
United Nations Mission in the country, UNSMILhave also received reports of allegations of severe torture against Libyans, migrants and asylum seekers in detention facilities and prisons.
Ms. DiCarlo stressed that authorities must investigate all allegations of torture and other violations, and those responsible should be held accountable.
She also called for expanding the mandate of an independent fact-finding mission that is investing in and reporting violations.
