UNSMIL has created an Advisory Committee to address Libya’s political deadlock and facilitate elections. The Committee will meet next week in Tripoli to develop proposals based on existing legal frameworks. The members were selected for their expertise and the committee emphasizes the importance of cultural and gender balance.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has established an Advisory Committee as part of its political initiative unveiled to the Security Council on December 16, 2024. The Committee will convene for its inaugural meeting in Tripoli next week.
UNSMIL’s Advisory Committee aims to craft practical and politically feasible proposals to resolve ongoing contentious issues related to elections. These proposals will build on the existing Libyan legal frameworks, including the Libyan Political Agreement and the 6+6 Electoral laws.
Members of the Advisory Committee were selected based on their professional expertise in legal, constitutional, and electoral matters, as well as their ability to foster compromise. UNSMIL emphasized the importance of cultural, geographic, and gender balance in its selections.
This Committee is designed to be time-bound rather than a decision-making body, with its proposals submitted to UNSMIL for the next phase of the political process. This initiative is crucial in addressing Libya’s prolonged political standoff and moving toward national elections.
UNSMIL has highlighted the urgency expressed by Libyans from various sectors for revitalizing the political process, recognizing the detrimental effects of political divisions on Libya’s stability. Alongside the Committee’s work, UNSMIL intends to facilitate discussions on economic reforms and the consolidation of military institutions.
The political process initiated by UNSMIL aligns with Security Council resolution 2755 (2024) and focuses on maintaining stability and promoting the unification of Libya’s divided institutions. The UN commits to uphold transparency and national ownership throughout this endeavor.
The establishment of the UNSMIL’s Advisory Committee is part of ongoing efforts to address the political fragmentation in Libya. Following years of conflict and instability, the international community, particularly the United Nations, is facilitating initiatives aimed at restoring political legitimacy and stability through elections. This Advisory Committee is one of several mechanisms aimed at assisting Libyans in overcoming impediments to a unified governance structure and ensuring that political processes are inclusive.
The UNSMIL’s formation of an Advisory Committee signifies a strategic effort to address Libya’s unresolved political challenges and facilitate elections. By focusing on developing actionable proposals within existing legal frameworks and prioritizing diverse representation, UNSMIL aims to renew Libya’s political legitimacy. The initiative reflects the urgent call from Libyans for a resolution to ongoing divisions and aims to unify the country moving forward.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
