The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed deep concern following an attack on its premises in Janzour, west of Tripoli, on 24 June, as well as what it called hostile rhetoric from several Libyan officials.
In a statement, UNSMIL condemned the apparent incitement to violence targeting the mission and reminded all parties that its facilities are protected under international law.
The tensions follow a briefing to the UN Security Council by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh. Her address was dismissed as biased by authorities in the country’s east.
Osama Hammad, the Prime Minister appointed by the parliament based in the east, demanded that UNSMIL leave Libya, accusing the mission of obstructing national unity and prolonging the political deadlock.
This climate of distrust reflects growing rejection of the UN’s presence, against a backdrop of institutional stagnation.
The lack of elections since 2021 continues to fuel public dissatisfaction and raises questions about the effectiveness of UNSMIL’s role in Libya’s peace process.
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