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Libya’s Political Progress Still Faces Economic and Security Strains
The UN envoy reported progress in Libya’s political process but warned that divisions and instability still threaten elections.
What happened
Speaking to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, the UN envoy said Libya’s political process had made encouraging progress. However, institutional divisions, economic deterioration and fragile security continue to threaten the country’s stability. The envoy urged Libyan leaders to resolve their differences and create conditions for national elections.
Why it matters
Continued institutional, economic and security instability threatens Libya’s path to national elections and complicates efforts to restore political stability.
Source: UN News