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Libya’s fragile transition plagued by deepening economic and political divides

Libya’s prolonged political transition is facing renewed strain, with mounting economic pressures and tensions between rival governments threatening the calm that has held since the 2020 ceasefire

Nearly 15 years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi and the emergence of rival administrations in 2014, the country remains divided, with the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Tripoli in the northwest and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Benghazi in the east. “Every day,…

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Libya Energy & Economic Summit Returns to Tripoli for 2026 Edition

The fourth edition of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit will take place in Tripoli on January 24-26, 2026, building on three successful editions and introducing an expanded program with a stronger technical focus

Now in its fourth year, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit has established itself as the premier international platform for driving investment, technical innovation and private sector engagement in Libya’s energy sector. Building on three years of unprecedented growth, the 2026 edition will take place in Tripoli on January 24-26…

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Libya: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

Official inflation stood at close to 2 percent in 2024, reflecting extensive subsidies and affected by measurement issues

The dispute over the leadership of the central bank last August and the associated disruption in oil production weighed on growth in 2024. Output is estimated to have contracted, driven by the forced contraction in hydrocarbon GDP, but offset somewhat by the expansion in non-oil activities fueled by sustained government spending. Following the…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna Tetteh engages with key regional and international partners on Libya at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

SRSG Tetteh reaffirmed the UN's commitment to facilitating an inclusive Libyan political process, grounded in national ownership and unity

At the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key partners and regional stakeholders committed to supporting the Libyan-led political process. In meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Algeria, and…

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Libya: Advisory Committee resumes meetings toward finalizing its electoral proposal

The AC, established by UNSMIL in February in line with UNSC Resolution 2755, is tasked with reviewing the existing electoral framework and addressing key contentious issues

The Advisory Committee (AC) has resumed its discussions on the contentious issues in the current electoral framework with a view to developing a comprehensive proposal with options to support Libyan institutions deliver inclusive and credible national elections within a realistic and implementable timeframe. The Committee aims to finalize its report…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urges parties to set aside blame and agree on urgent measures to stabilize Libya’s economy

Authorities must agree on a unified national budget, ensuring transparent financial management, and strengthening accountability within governance structures

UNSMIL is concerned about Libya’s worsening economic situation and the exchange of divisive, politically based accusations about responsibility for it, following the Central Bank of Libya’s devaluation of the Libyan dinar and its explanatory statement of 6 April. The Mission urges all parties to prioritise the national interest, set aside…

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Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tetteh marks the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme with presentations from young women in Tripoli

The UN in Libya’s Ra’idat training programme for young women takes thirty-five young women a year from across Libya and cultural components

To mark the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme, and the participant’s completion of the UK Government’s Campaigning Excellence e-learning platform, SRSG Hanna S. Tetteh joined participants to talk about the importance of women’s leadership.  Alongside the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Stephanie Koury and the Deputy…

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Vice President of Libyan Presidential Council Meet Qatar Ambassador

During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries

HE Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Abdullah Al Lafi met today with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Dr. Khaled Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.

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Ra’idat alumni joins United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women session to discuss youth issues

The conference took place in March in New York, and brought together youth activists, civil society organisations and government officials from all over the world to share their experiences and develop policies to support development worldwide

As one of the alumni of the UN in Libya’s Ra’idat programme, Shahed El Kharraz, 24 from Misrata, was selected by the UN’s Youth Office to attend in person the Commission on the Status of Women to discuss women and youth issues.  The conference took place in March in New York,…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Alarmed by Wave of Arbitrary Arrests Across Libya

The Mission renews its call for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained individuals and to hold those responsible accountable

UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their alleged political affiliations, to silence perceived dissent and to undermine judicial independence. These unlawful practices create…