Western Libya mayors present roadmap proposals to UN

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a meeting with representatives of the Western Region Movement to discuss proposals aimed at advancing a consensus-based political roadmap.

UN Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh and Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs Stephanie Koury met on Monday with a 15-member delegation from the movement, which included the mayors of Ain Zara, Al-Jumail, Al-Manshiyya, Souq al-Jumua, Sorman, Central Zawiya, and Zuwara.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the work of the advisory committee and explore potential pathways for breaking the current political stalemate.

The delegation highlighted the importance of unifying Libya’s military and security institutions under the leadership of a single, legitimate government with effective authority across the country.

They also raised concerns about the proliferation of weapons and increasing military tensions, emphasising the potential risks to civilian safety and stability.

A representative, speaking on behalf of 143 local officials (Mokhtars) from 11 municipalities in the western region, conveyed a strong desire for peace and called for inclusive dialogue among all relevant parties to resolve the ongoing conflict.

Tetteh reiterated the mission’s continued support for de-escalation efforts and its commitment to facilitating a unified national approach that enables the holding of elections and the consolidation of state institutions. She is expected to present the proposed roadmap to the United Nations Security Council during her upcoming briefing in August.