United Nations published this video item, entitled “Libya:’deadlock on the political, security & economic fronts has persisted’-Political Affairs Chief” – below is their description.
Briefing the Security Council today (26 May) on the latest developments in Libya, the UN chief of political affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, said, “We are concerned that the protracted political impasse is having an increasingly negative impact on security, as shown by the clashes in Tripoli last week.”
Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, since her last briefing to the Council on 19 April, “the deadlock on the political, security, and economic fronts has persisted, despite the best efforts of the United Nations to facilitate agreement among Libyan actors.”
She said that the human rights situation has deteriorated, too.
“It is imperative that the ceasefire in Libya be maintained, calm preserved, and any steps that could result in renewed violence be avoided,” the Under-Secretary-General said.
She also said that “we must urge all parties to uphold their commitment to the peaceful resolution of political differences through dialogue and negotiations.”
She highlighted that “It is also critical that Libyan political and security actors look beyond their personal interests and continue to engage constructively in the upcoming Cairo talks in support of the electoral/constitutional track.”
DiCarlo stressed that “This is the only way to fulfill the aspirations of the Libyan people to select their representatives through the ballot box.”
According to the UN chief of political affairs, a coordinated and constructive effort is required to prevent further polarization and end the political stalemate.
“At a time of aggravated global turmoil, Council and international unity on the need for peace in Libya is especially important. It is what Libyans deserve. It is what the world needs,” she said.
Taher M. T. Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations, said that despite all challenges, Libyan citizens “remain optimistic” and “want to make more efforts towards reconciliation and to allow a rapprochement of the various parties to the conflict.”
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