Libya: Ceasefire, Planned Elections, Offer Rare Window Of Hope, Security Council HearsOn the heels of recent positive developments, the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Libya pointed to renewed hope for peace in the conflict-affected country, and stability across the wider region, in a briefing to the Security Council on Friday. Strides and stallsWelcoming the continued holding of Libya’s ceasefire agreement, Mr. Kubiš said confidence-building between the parties continues notwithstanding occasional clashes between armed groups. A critical election“It is up to the Libyan authorities and institutions to use the opportunities of the newly regained nascent unity and sovereignty to continue the political transition,” said Mr. Kubiš. Mr. Kubiš warned that election preparations will be futile if the law is not adopted. In his briefing today, Mr. Kubiš cited recent violent incidents in Chad, including clashes with armed groups that killed the country’s President, Idriss Déby Itno, in April.

Source: Libya Today May 21, 2021 23:03 UTC