The new United Nations envoy and Head of its Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Abdoulaye Bathily, who was appointed in last September to replace Jan Kubis, arrived Friday in Tripoli to start his work. Bathily arrived in Mitiga Airport and was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Omar Katti. UNSMIL said in a statement that Bathily will lead the United Nations’ good offices and mediation efforts to reach a sustainable and peaceful Libyan-led and Libyan-owned solution as well as oversee the work of UNSMIL. “Restoring the electoral process will support fostering national unity and stability and renew the legitimacy of institutions in the country.” The Senegalese diplomat said. The statement said the United Nations remains committed to supporting Libya to hold inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections, adding that the will of the millions of Libyan people who registered to vote should be respected.

Source: Libya Observer October 15, 2022 23:52 UTC