UN Envoy Warns Libya Entering Critical Phase

(MENAFN) The United Nations’ top envoy for Libya has warned that the country is entering a critical phase marked by stalled political progress, worsening economic conditions, and continued institutional fragmentation, according to reports.

Briefing the UN Security Council on Wednesday, Hanna Tetteh said Libya is not making the expected progress under its current political roadmap and cautioned that some domestic actors are bypassing agreed democratic frameworks and public accountability mechanisms.

As stated by reports, Tetteh raised concerns that parallel institutions operating outside established agreements are weakening UN-led efforts to reunify Libya’s state structures. She warned that maintaining the status quo risks entrenching divisions rather than encouraging meaningful negotiations.

She also stressed that continued delays in the political process carry consequences beyond Libya itself, highlighting potential regional instability if reforms are not implemented.

On the economic situation, Tetteh pointed to growing pressures since her previous briefing, including inflation, fuel shortages, and rising poverty levels. She described these trends as evidence that Libya’s current economic framework is becoming increasingly unsustainable and is contributing to public frustration and instability risks.

Despite the challenges, she noted a potential opportunity linked to a temporary increase in oil revenues, which she said could be used to improve macroeconomic stability and strengthen transparency in public finances.

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