UK urges Libya parties to honour election, security commitments

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The UK told the U.N. Security Council that Libya's 4+4 process agreement is a key step toward amending electoral laws and holding elections within 24 months.
The UK emphasized the need to protect existing compromises, avoid reopening settled issues, and involve broader stakeholders for arrangements to be recognised by both legislative houses.
The UK highlighted ongoing human rights violations in Libya and welcomed the 4 October commitment to prevent judiciary fragmentation, urging follow-through on efforts for democratic, economic, and security improvements.

Political roadmap and UN role

As reported by GOV.UK, the UK tells the U.N. Security Council that an agreement in Libya’s 4+4 process marks a significant step toward amending electoral laws and holding parliamentary and presidential elections within 24 months.

The statement says implementation now requires participants to uphold the commitments already made, avoid reopening settled issues and engage wider stakeholders so the arrangements are fully recognised by both legislative houses. It adds that protecting the compromises reached is necessary to move beyond a political stalemate that has risked instability and economic collapse.

The UK also says UNSMIL’s core mandate should be preserved, including its role in facilitating a durable and inclusive political settlement and supporting the reunification of Libya’s political, economic, military and security institutions. It says progress toward a single executive authority remains essential to any lasting settlement.

Human rights concerns and broader implications

The statement also highlights human rights and governance risks, pointing to reports of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention and attacks on civilian infrastructure. It says accountability for violations and abuses remains essential and requires stronger independence and capacity within Libya’s judiciary and other institutions to gather evidence and investigate cases.

The UK welcomes a commitment made by parties in the 4+4 process at their 4 October meeting to make all efforts to prevent fragmentation of Libya’s judiciary. It says recent developments show progress is possible and urges Libyan parties to follow through on commitments aimed at delivering democratic choice, economic opportunity and security.

Our earlier coverage of Tabung Haji’s proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995 explained how the Hajj fund is seeking to tighten governance by limiting politically active figures from serving on its board and formalising “fit and proper” appointment criteria. We also noted that the push followed intensified scrutiny from a royal commission’s findings on governance weaknesses, financial risks and political influence, underscoring the broader importance of stronger oversight and institutional safeguards.

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