UK reaffirms support for UN mission in Libya at Security Council - As-salāmu ʿalaykum
As-salāmu ʿalaykum - LONDON: The UK on Friday made clear its continued backing for the UN Support Mission in Libya after the Security Council extended the mission’s mandate for another year.
In explaining the UK’s vote, James Kariuki, the UK’s charge d’affaires to the UN, welcomed the resolution and thanked Security Council members for working constructively during the talks. He said the mandate helps the Libyan people in their pursuit of peace, stability, and accountable governance, and underlined that UNSMIL’s role supports a Libyan-led, Libyan-owned political process.
Kariuki pointed to the roadmap announced by the UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh in August 2025, saying its three main pillars give a clear way forward for political progress. He also urged that recommendations from UNSMIL’s Strategic Review be put into action to make the mission more effective.
He warned that the current political stalemate threatens Libya’s stability and prevents Libyans from enjoying democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security. He called on all parties to engage positively with the UN roadmap so Libya can hold free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections.
The UK likewise emphasized the need to respect international humanitarian and human rights law, noting that upholding these principles is key to building lasting peace and protecting the legitimacy of Libya’s political process.
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