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Published on 2024-04-17 01:37:39
In a somber final address to the UN Security Council, Abdoulaye Bathily, the outgoing United Nations envoy to Libya, announced his resignation, citing the deteriorating situation in the country. He pointed to two main factors contributing to the crisis.
Bathily highlighted the lack of political will and good faith among the main Libyan actors as one of the primary reasons for the worsening conditions in the country. He also noted the emerging regional and international dynamics that were further complicating the situation. During a press conference following his UN address, Bathily described Libya as effectively becoming a battleground where domestic and foreign forces were competing for influence, ultimately leading to a loss of sovereignty for the country.
The envoy placed blame on both the Libyan leaders, who he accused of prioritizing their personal interests over the country’s needs, and the parallel tracks taken by international powers, which he said were undermining the efforts of the United Nations. Bathily expressed concern about the economic deterioration in Libya, attributing it to mismanagement by the current leadership and labeling the country as a source of external economic interference. He expressed doubt about the possibility of democracy taking root in Libya, stating that there was no democracy on the horizon.
In his final assessment, Bathily painted a grim picture of the prospects for a resolution to the crisis, stating that there was no foreseeable solution in the future. Despite the desire for peace and stability among the Libyan public, political parties, civil society, women, and tribal leaders, he concluded that the current state of affairs made it unlikely for a resolution to be reached.
The outgoing envoy’s remarks shed light on the complex and challenging situation facing Libya, with internal and external factors contributing to the country’s instability. Bathily’s resignation marked the end of his tenure as the UN envoy to Libya, leaving a void in the international community’s efforts to address the crisis and restore stability to the war-torn country.
As Libya continues to grapple with political, economic, and social challenges, the international community will need to redouble its efforts to support the country in finding a path towards peace, democracy, and prosperity. The legacy of Abdoulaye Bathily’s tenure as the UN envoy to Libya serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles facing the country and the importance of sustained international engagement and support.
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