Head of Libya’s GNU: Time of Military Coups Is Over

Dbeibah seen at the event at al-Khoms city. (GNU)
Dbeibah seen at the event at al-Khoms city. (GNU)
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Head of Libya’s GNU: Time of Military Coups Is Over

Dbeibah seen at the event at al-Khoms city. (GNU)
Dbeibah seen at the event at al-Khoms city. (GNU)

Head of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah declared that the “time of military coups is over.”

In remarks on International Youth Day on Friday, he vowed to prevent war from again erupting in the country.

“We don’t want wars and those seeking destruction must look at the missing, amputees and martyrs. We say to those who want power through military coups that their time is over,” he stressed.

He added that his message is addressed to those “who want destruction and a return to war.” He stressed, however, that “there can be no turning back.”

Moreover, Dbeibah said the will of the people cannot be ignored.

He accused the east-based parliament and the High Council of State of extending their own terms to prolong the transitional period rather than hold elections.

“We have no choice but to hold elections,” stressed Dbeibah. “We support the staging of free and transparent polls.”

Turning to the parliament, he urged: “Stop meddling with the people. Approve constitutional regulations so that we can hold the elections.”

Later, Dbeibah attended an event in al-Khoms city to announce residential loans to needy youths and families.

Local media said Dbeibah attempted to appeal to the youth, while some members of the crowd chanted “Al-Fateh”, a reference to late ruler Moammar al-Gaddafi.



UN’s Tetteh Urges Libyan, Int’l Support for Advisory Committee

The head of the United Nations mission in Libya Hanna Tetteh and Egypt's Ambassador to Libya, Tamer El-Hefny (UN)
The head of the United Nations mission in Libya Hanna Tetteh and Egypt's Ambassador to Libya, Tamer El-Hefny (UN)
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UN’s Tetteh Urges Libyan, Int’l Support for Advisory Committee

The head of the United Nations mission in Libya Hanna Tetteh and Egypt's Ambassador to Libya, Tamer El-Hefny (UN)
The head of the United Nations mission in Libya Hanna Tetteh and Egypt's Ambassador to Libya, Tamer El-Hefny (UN)

The head of the United Nations mission in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, said the mission’s Advisory Committee needs support from Libyan parties and international partners to help create the right conditions for elections.

The UN mission said in a statement on Wednesday that Tetteh made the remarks during a meeting in Tripoli with Egypt's Ambassador to Libya, Tamer El-Hefny. The two discussed the committee’s ongoing work as well as Libya’s political and economic situation.

Tetteh reaffirmed the mission’s support for a Libyan-led reconciliation process facilitated by the African Union, emphasizing its victim-centered and human rights-based approach.

During a video meeting with Wahida Ayari, the Head of the AU Liaison Office in Libya (AULOL), Tetteh also discussed the protection of migrants and refugees in the country, the UN mission said.

Tetteh briefed Ayari on the work of the Advisory Committee and broader political process, while Ayari reiterated the African Union’s support for the UN mission’s mandate and efforts in Libya, according to the statement.

In a separate discussion, Tetteh and Greek Ambassador to Egypt Nikolaos Garilidis stressed the importance of maintaining Libya’s stability and ensuring effective management of its economic resources.

They also reviewed the political process, including the Advisory Committee’s ongoing work and economic track, along with other shared concerns. The statement quoted Garilidis as reaffirming Greece’s commitment, alongside the UN mission, to advancing Libya’s political process.

Tetteh is set to brief the UN Security Council this month on political, security, and humanitarian developments, as well as the latest updates from the UN mission.

According to the Security Council Report, a platform that tracks and analyzes the Council’s work, Tetteh’s briefing on efforts to revive political dialogue will likely be followed by a statement supporting UN mediation efforts or a closed-door meeting to discuss ways to break Libya’s political deadlock.