Tunisia offers to host UN-backed Libyan dialogue

Tunisia has proposed hosting peace talks between Libyan factions under United Nations supervision, following new outbreaks of violence in Libya’s capital.

In a statement released Friday evening, Tunisia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern about deteriorating security conditions in Tripoli and called for an immediate end to hostilities throughout Libya.

“Tunisia is prepared to serve as a meeting ground for Libyans to engage in dialogue under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya,” the ministry stated. The government emphasised that any political solution should “preserve Libya’s unity and respond to the aspirations of the Libyan people for security and stability.”

The Tunisian government cited the “common destiny” shared by the neighbouring countries as motivation for its diplomatic initiative. It called on Libyan parties to reject violence and prioritise national interests through consensus.

Tunisia’s proposal envisions a “comprehensive path under the umbrella of the United Nations” that would aim to end the conflict, facilitate elections, and establish unified state institutions representing all Libyan citizens.

The statement reiterated Tunisia’s position that any sustainable solution must come from “Libyans’ own will and without any external interference.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​