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Published on 2024-04-16 21:24:05
On April 15, 2024, Professor Abdoulaye Bathily, the special envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) in Libya, officially submitted his resignation to Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the UN. This announcement marks the end of a mission that started in September 2022.
Abdoulaye Bathily, 77 years old, confirmed his departure during a conversation with the magazine Jeune Afrique, stating that his resignation was reluctantly accepted by António Guterres. He thus becomes the eighth person to leave this position since the fall of the regime of Gaddafi in 2011.
The reasons for this decision were discussed by Seidik Abba, a well-known journalist in Africa, who posted on the social network X: “Tribute and great admiration to Professor Abdoulaye Bathily, a Senegalese historian, who yesterday handed over his apron in New York from his position as the UN Special Envoy to Libya, considering that the conditions for continuing his mission were no longer met.” Seidik Abba emphasized the importance of Bathily as the first diplomat from sub-Saharan Africa to hold this delicate position in a country still marked by the consequences of NATO’s intervention.
The image accompanying the article shows Abdoulaye Bathily during his time as the UN Special Envoy to Libya. The resignation of such a prominent figure in the diplomatic world is likely to have significant implications for the ongoing efforts to stabilize the situation in Libya.
Bathily’s resignation raises questions about the challenges faced by international actors in conflict resolution and peacebuilding in the region. It also highlights the complexities and difficulties involved in navigating the political landscape of post-conflict countries like Libya.
As the world reflects on the legacy of Abdoulaye Bathily’s tenure as the UN Special Envoy to Libya, his departure serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles for peace and stability in the region. The search for a successor to continue his work will be crucial in addressing the complex issues facing Libya and the broader international community.
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