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Zawya
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Tetteh advocates for international support for Libya's political process in New York
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, advocated with international partners this week for support for Libya's political process and the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). SRSG Tetteh, on the sidelines of her briefing to the Security Council in New York on 17 April, met with the permanent representatives to the United Nations from Libya, China, Egypt, France, Italy, Qatar, Russia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She also met with the Ambassadors of A3+ - the three African non-permanent members of the UN Security Council Algeria, Sierra Leone, and Somalia, along with Guyana. 'The support of regional and international partners is crucial to the success of any political agreement,' SRSG Tetteh said. 'I am exploring options to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of existing coordination mechanisms at the regional and international levels to build the necessary support to advance the political process.' During her meetings, SRSG Tetteh updated the permanent representatives on the status of the Advisory Committee's work. The Advisory Committee, a group of technical experts who have been charged with identifying solutions to controversial points in the country's election laws, is expected to wrap up its work by the end of the month, barring delays. Questions were also raised about reviving the roadmap laid out in 2020/2021 Berlin Process – to which the SRSG responded positively. She underlined to the representatives the urgency of restoring institutional legitimacy, the importance of municipal and national elections, and the need for compromise among Libyan stakeholders. Discussions also covered public financial management and anti-corruption efforts in Libya. SRSG Tetteh advocated for preserving the independence of oversight institutions and establishing a unified national budget. SRSG Tetteh also briefed the A3+1 namely the Ambassadors of Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and Sierra Leone, on Libya's political, economic, and humanitarian situation and UNSMIL's ongoing efforts. The Ambassadors raised concerns about sanctions, institutional fragmentation, the tension between political realities and reform, arbitrary detentions, shrinking civic space, and preparations for municipal elections and budgetary unification. Discussions also covered oil smuggling, corruption, foreign interference, and opportunities for regional cooperation on security sector reform. Importantly, SRSG Tetteh called for a unified approach from international actors, emphasising that solutions must be Libya-owned and -led. She warned against foreign interference and advocated for respect for Libyan sovereignty. 'I intend to maintain an inclusive stakeholder approach, ensuring that any outcome is not only Libyan-owned but also enjoys broader Libyan support,' she said. 'Given the increasingly frequent recurring crises, I intend to act with urgency while exercising caution to preserve stability.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tetteh marks the halfway point of this year's Ra'idat programme with presentations from young women in Tripoli
To mark the halfway point of this year's Ra'idat programme, and the participant's completion of the UK Government's Campaigning Excellence e-learning platform, SRSG Hanna S. Tetteh joined participants to talk about the importance of women's leadership. Alongside the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Stephanie Koury and the Deputy British Ambassador, Thomas Phipps, the SRSG received presentations from the young women on the programme showcasing their work and handed out certificates for completing the e-learning training. 'Everyone has an important role to play in the future of Libya. But women, and especially young women, can lead the change be that driving force for difference in their communities,' said SRSG Tetteh adding that it was important that the young women on the programme share the skills they have learnt with others in their communities. During the day, the thirty-five young women worked in groups to develop communication campaigns on tackling healthcare, education and entrepreneurship issues, utilising the skills taught in the e-learning platform. They researched their subjects and presented their targeted campaign to the SRSG, DSRSG and Deputy Ambassador, explaining their strategy and implementation plans in a five-minute presentation. 'It's such a privilege to see you put the skills you have learned and strengthened so far during this programme into practise,' said Deputy Ambassador Phipps. 'The skills you have developed can help you to be more effective in achieving your own personal goals. But they will also help you to shape Libya's future.' The UN in Libya's Ra'idat training programme for young women takes thirty-five young women a year from across Libya and cultural components. Some 750 applications were received for the 2025 programme which will graduate in August. Applications for the 2026 programme will open in July 2025. This year's programme has been supported by the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany as well as the four UN partners, UNSMIL, UNICEF, UN Women and UNDP. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
