British Representative at the Security Council: The Current Situation in Libya Is Unsustainable, and the Libyan People Have Waited Too Long for Stability.
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New York, February 18, 2026 – The United Kingdom’s delegate to the UN Security Council warned that the current situation in Libya is unsustainable and that the Libyan people have waited too long for stability.
In his address at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya this Wednesday, the UK delegate urged all Libyan parties to participate seriously and effectively in the political process being facilitated by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). He reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s strong support for UNSMIL and welcomed the launch of the structured dialogue and the meetings of its four tracks concerning governance, the economy, security, national reconciliation, and human rights.
The UK delegate expressed regret that some stakeholders in Libya were not participating in the UN-led process, warning that this increases the risk of instability in the country.
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Libya
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UN Support Mission in Libya
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) was established in 2011 by the United Nations Security Council following the Libyan Civil War. Its mandate is to support Libyan national institutions, promote inclusive political dialogue, and assist in post-conflict stabilization and elections. The mission has operated through various phases of conflict and political transition, focusing on mediation and human rights monitoring.
UNSMIL
UNSMIL stands for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, established in 2011 by the UN Security Council following the Libyan Civil War. Its mandate is to support Libyan national institutions, promote human rights, and assist in securing a stable political transition.
