United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: draft resolution (S/2024/793)
Date: 31 October 2024
Submitted by: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on Libya, including resolutions 2259 (2015), 2510 (2020), 2542 (2020), 2570 (2021), 2619 (2022), 2629 (2022), 2647 (2022), 2656 (2022), and 2702 (2023), its Presidential Statement of 16 March 2023 (S/PRST/2023/2), and its press statements,
Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya and the need to refrain from external interference, and its commitment to stand by the people of Libya,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to an inclusive Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations, and supported by the international community, which builds on the updated electoral laws agreed by the 6+6 Committee, and which will enable the holding of free, fair, transparent and inclusive national presidential and parliamentary elections across Libya as soon as possible,
Taking note of Presidential Election Law No. 28/2023 and Parliamentary Election Law No. 27/2023, adopted by the House of Representatives (HoR) of Libya on 5 October 2023, noting that implementation of these laws requires the commitment of all parties and a political settlement on outstanding politically contentious issues related to elections, and further noting the address by the President of the Presidential Council to the UN General Assembly on 25 September 2024 stressing that the Libyan people are the most capable of deciding their destiny and calling for elections and referendum to overcome the political stalemate,
Recalling that all Libyan stakeholders previously gave strong guarantees to support and respect the independence and integrity of the electoral process, as well as the results of the elections, urging all stakeholders to uphold these guarantees, and calling upon all stakeholders to revitalise their efforts to resolve outstanding politically contentious issues related to elections, through United Nations-facilitated dialogue, and in a spirit of compromise, in order to create the conditions and circumstances for elections and a unified government, including a secure environment, to deliver elections on the basis of viable electoral laws, and to end the transition period renewing the legitimacy of Libyan institutions,
Expressing concern about the security situation and recent developments and tensions in Libya, calling on Libyan actors and institutions to urgently refrain from and address any unilateral actions which increase tensions, undermine trust, and further entrench institutional divisions and discord amongst Libyans, underscoring
the importance of early conflict prevention efforts, calling on all parties to make progress on the political and security tracks, and to comply with their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights law and international humanitarian law, to establish peace and stability across Libya, urging all actors to refrain from using incendiary rhetoric, hate speech, misinformation and disinformation which could fuel further divisions among Libyans and undermine the political process,
                   Expressing its strong condemnation of the indiscriminate use of weapons in populated areas and their consequences for the civilian population and calling upon all parties to refrain from such practices in accordance with their obligations under international law, particularly regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict,
                   Recognising the important role of neighbouring countries and regional organisations in support of the United Nations, recalling resolution 2616 (2021), expressing concern over the impact of the conflict on neighbouring countries, as well as the impact of conflict in neighbouring countries on Libya, including with regards to threats arising from terrorism, especially in the Sahel, the illicit transfer, destabilising accumulation and misuse of weapons and the flow of armed groups and mercenaries, and encouraging further international support and regional cooperation between Libya, neighbouring countries and relevant United Nations bodies, including the Peacebuilding Commission, in support of peacebuilding and sustaining peace in the country and the region,
                   Expressing concern at the threat posed by the diversion and proliferation of arms and ammunition in Libya and other countries in the region, which undermines stability, and calling on key Libyan institutions, with support from the United Nations, to take steps to secure and effectively manage stockpiles, clear explosive ordnance and explosive remnants of war from hazardous areas, and protect civilians from the risks of unplanned explosions at munition sites,
                   Underlining the need to plan for the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of armed groups and all relevant non -state armed actors, as part of an integrated, comprehensive and coherent approach to peacebuilding, including the return of their members to their countries of origin, further underlining that this should include regional coordination and take into account peacebuilding needs and priorities,
                   Recognising the need to plan for security sector reform and the establishment of an inclusive, unified, accountable, civilian-led security architecture for Libya as a whole, and calling on the Libyan authorities to engage and achieve progress on this issue,
                   Recalling the commitments of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and the two Chiefs of Staff towards reunification of the Libyan military and security institutions and the creation of joint military units to secure Libya’s borders and uphold the 23 October 2020 ceasefire agreement, and encouraging further efforts for enhancing security coordination and information sharing among Libyan security forces throughout the country,
                   Urging Libyan institutions and authorities to ensure the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women at all levels, including in leadership positions, and in all stages of activities and decision-making relating to inclusive political processes, democratic transition, reconciliation efforts, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, emphasising the need to protect women, women’s rights organisations, and women peacebuilders from intimidation, threats, reprisals and attacks, strongly encouraging all parties to create a safe and enabling environment for members of civil society, including those who promote and protect human rights, to carry out their work
independently and without undue interference, including in situations of armed
conflict, and to address threats, harassment and violence, to counter hate speech
against them, and to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms,
including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, in accordance
with obligations under international law, to help enable free, fair, transparent and
inclusive elections and national reconciliation, supporting the efforts of UNSMIL to
facilitate wider engagement and participation of women from across the spectrum of
Libyan society in the political process and public institutions, including meaningful
representation of women in Libya’s legislative bodies, and recognising that the
political process should be inclusive of all Libyans, including youth and civil society,

Emphasising that Libya’s oil resources are for the benefit of all Libyans and
need to remain under the exclusive control of the National Oil Corporation , stressing
the need to depoliticise Libya’s oil resources, ensuring they are utilised for the
prosperity and wellbeing of the Libyan people, and calling on all parties to allow the
National Oil Corporation to undertake its work without disruption, interference, or
politicisation, and to ensure oil and gas revenues are managed in a transparent,
equitable and accountable manner with effective Libyan oversight, including through
the High Financial Committee,

Recalling the importance of Libyan oversight over Libya’s economic and
financial institutions, which includes the responsibility to ensure the transparent,
equitable and accountable management of revenue across the whole country,
emphasising that Libya’s resources should not be used for personal or political gain,
reaffirming the importance of establishing a Libyan-led mechanism bringing together
stakeholders from across the country to set spending, calling on all Libyan political,
economic and security leaders and institutions to de-escalate tensions, refrain from
the use of force or the threat of the use of force or any economic measures designed
to exert pressure, welcoming the 25 September 2024 agreement reached between
Libyan actors on the Central Bank of Libya, and its endorsement by the House of
Representatives and High State Council, and the appointment on 21 October 2024 of
a new board of directors, calling on all Libyan parties to fully and swiftly implement
the agreement, and calling on relevant institutions to take the necessary steps towards
finalizing financial arrangements and establishing a unified budget, to ensure the
stability of Libya’s financial system, for the benefit of all Libyans, and reiterating
UNSMIL’s role in helping to bolster transparency and good governance within Libyan
institutions,

Reaffirming its intention to ensure that assets frozen pursuant to paragraph 17
of resolution 1970 (2011) shall at a later stage be made available to and for the benefit
of the Libyan people, and calling upon all relevant Member States to protect frozen
assets for the future benefit of the Libyan people, including by preserving their value
and preventing the misuse and misappropriation of frozen assets,

Expressing concern at the inadequate living standards and insufficient provision
of basic services and the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Libya,
further expressing grave concern about the smuggling of migrants and refugees and
human trafficking through Libya and at the situation faced by migrants and refugees,
including arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and their exposure to sexual and gender-
based violence, noting the impact of the conflict in Sudan on Libya, and stressing
concern about the situation for Sudanese and third-country refugees, asylum seekers
and vulnerable migrants in the country and the need for heightened protections,
underlining the importance of tackling the root causes of the smuggling of migrants
and human trafficking, including the economic, governance, and security factors that
drive irregular migration, welcoming the work of the United Nations in coordinating
and supporting the provision of humanitarian assistance for refugees and migrants,
welcoming efforts by local authorities and humanitarian actors to support Sudanese
refugees in Libya, calling on the Libyan authorities to take concrete steps towards the
closing of migrant detention centres to ensure the protection of all migrants regardless
of their status, and to urgently alleviate the suffering of all people in Libya by
speeding up the delivery of public services to all parts of the country, and urging all
parties to allow and facilitate full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access,
        Recalling resolution 2510 (2020), which demanded that all parties to the conflict
comply with their obligations under international law, including international
humanitarian law, and emphasising that those responsible for violations of
international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights must be
held accountable,
        Urging all parties to implement the relevant resolutions on the Women, Peace
and Security Agenda and to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence,
and calling on the Libyan authorities to end impunity for sexual and gender-based
violence crimes, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions, including
resolution 1325 (2000),
        Recalling the importance of the protection of children, as set out in relevant
Security Council resolutions, and taking appropriate measures in this regard,
expressing concern about reported violations and abuses against children in Libya
despite the 23 October 2020 ceasefire agreement, in particular those involving the
killing and maiming of children, the abductions of children, sexual violence
committed against children, child detention and the recruitment or use of children,
and urging all parties to immediately end and prevent such practices,
        Recognising that protracted conflict and political division in Libya has made the
country more susceptible to the humanitarian impact of natural disasters, including
floods, and other weather events associated with the adverse effects of climate
change, among other factors,
        Underlining the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development
Cooperation Framework 2023–2025, which demonstrates the commitment of Libyan
stakeholders and the United Nations to work together through a humanitarian,
development and peacebuilding nexus approach to address the structural causes of
fragility and remaining humanitarian needs to drive transformative change and
transition to sustainable peace and development across the country, in support of the
2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals,
        Recalling its determination in its resolution 2213 (2015) that the situation in
Libya continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security,
        1.    Decides to extend until 31 January 2025 the mandate of the United Nations
Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), as an integrated special political mission to
carry out its mandate, as set out in resolution 2542 (2020) and paragraph 16 of
resolution 2570 (2021), with a further automatic extension of an additional nine
months, that is, until 31 October 2025, if an UNSMIL SRSG has been appointed on
or before 31 January 2025;
        2.    Reiterates its full support for UNSMIL, in particular its mediation and
good-offices role to further an inclusive political process, in line with relevant
Security Council resolutions, building on the basis of the Libyan Political Agreement
and the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) Roadmap, and building on the
updated electoral laws agreed by the 6+6 Committee, and calling upon the
international community to fully support UNSMIL in the implementation of its
mandate, and emphasises the need for the Secretary-General to appoint a new Special
Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL as soon as
possible;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a strategic review of UNSMIL to the Security Council no later than 30 September 2025, conducted in accordance with best practices, which includes an assessment and recommendations for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of UNSMIL’s overall mission structure, including the objectives of UNSMIL, through prioritisation of tasks and resources, as needed and where appropriate, in particular in order to facilitate an effective, sustainable political process, and with a focus on how to have an effective mission presence across Libya within existing resources;
4. Recalls the LPDF Roadmap, regrets that a number of its deliverables have yet to be achieved and its timelines were not met, underlines that the objectives and governing principles as set out in the LPDF Roadmap, in particular articles 1, 2 and 6, are still relevant to the political process, including the principles of financial responsibility, anti-corruption and transparency, rejects actions that could lead to violence or greater divisions in Libya, and recognises the desire of the Libyan people to have their say in who governs them through elections;
5. Urges the Libyan political institutions and key stakeholders to resolve outstanding politically contentious issues pertaining to elections as soon as possible, and, in this regard, calls upon Libyan political institutions and key stakeholders to engage fully, transparently and in good faith, and without preconditions, and make the compromises necessary to progress a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned, UNSMIL-facilitated negotiation in order to deliver free, fair, transparent and inclusive national presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible across the country, on the basis of viable electoral laws, aiming at, inter alia, forming a unified Libyan government able to govern across the country and representing the whole people of Libya, and calls on all Libyan stakeholders to take steps to reunify Libya’s political, economic, military and security state institutions, and safeguard the independence of the judiciary;
6. Welcomes the technical support provided by the United Nations to the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC), and encourages the continuation of this support to enable the HNEC to deliver free, fair, transparent and inclusive national presidential and parliamentary elections across Libya, as well as local elections across Libya, welcomes the announcement of municipal elections and further welcomes UNSMIL’s efforts to support voter registration including by women;
7. Underlines the importance of an inclusive, comprehensive national dialogue and victim-centred reconciliation process based on the principles of transitional justice, welcomes the efforts of the Presidential Council to launch the national reconciliation process, and the support of the African Union in that regard, and encourages further progress on national reconciliation, recognises the important role of other regional organisations, including the League of Arab States and the European Union, and calls upon the relevant Libyan institutions and authorities to implement confidence-building measures to create an environment conducive for successful national presidential and parliamentary elections, including by ensuring the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women, and inclusion of youth and civil society representatives, in all activities and decision-making relating to democratic transition and reconciliation efforts;
8. Expresses concern at the humanitarian situation in Libya, calls on international partners to provide humanitarian assistance, in coordination with the Libyan authorities and the United Nations, calls on the Libyan authorities and relevant stakeholders to allow and facilitate full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to those in need, calls on the Libyan authorities to release funds for long term recovery and reconstruction efforts in Derna and other areas affected by flooding.
natural disasters, and calls for reconstruction to be managed and distributed transparently, with effective oversight and accountability to the Libyan people;
9. Emphasises that there can be no military solution in Libya, calls upon all parties to refrain from violence, military actions or any other actions that could escalate tensions, exacerbate conflicts, endanger civilians and undermine the political process or the 23 October 2020 ceasefire in Libya, which should be implemented in full, and requests UNSMIL, in line with its existing mandate and resources, to facilitate confidence building measures, dialogue and reconciliation between armed actors to prevent violence and conflict escalation through UNSMIL’s mediation and good offices;
10. Recalls that the measures set out in resolution 1970 (2011), as modified by subsequent resolutions, shall apply to individuals and entities determined by the United Nations Sanctions Committee to be engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya or obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition, including by obstructing or undermining the elections, and demands full compliance by all Member States with the arms embargo imposed under resolution 1970 (2011), as modified by subsequent resolutions, including by ceasing all support for and withdrawing all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries, and demands all Member States not to intervene in the conflict or take measures that exacerbate the conflict;
11. Urges all Member States to respect fully the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya;
12. Calls on all parties to take further steps to implement the 23 October 2020 ceasefire agreement in full, including the Action Plan agreed by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in Geneva on 8 October 2021, which is to be implemented in a synchronised, phased, gradual and balanced manner, and urges Member States to respect and support its full implementation, including through the withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries from Libya without further delay;
13. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of this resolution every 60 days;
14. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.


Statements at the meeting:

representative: Mr. Afonso
country: Mozambique
statement: I have the honour to deliver this joint explanation of vote on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Algeria, Sierra Leone and my own country, Mozambique, as well as Guyana (A3+).
The A3+ wishes to express its gratitude to the United Kingdom for its pivotal role in proposing the resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The careful consideration of our priorities has been paramount, and we appreciate the reflection of those priorities in the text before us. We have voted in favour of resolution 2755 (2024) as a demonstration of our strong support for UNSMIL’s crucial role in Libya. We underscore the importance of preserving the unity and solidarity of the Council, especially at this critical juncture in Libya. Our collective commitment in supporting the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya is vital. We welcome the reaffirmation of the Security Council’s stance to respect these principles and the need to refrain from external interference in Libya. It is our responsibility to stand firmly with the people of Libya as they navigate this challenging period.
We are committed to Libya’s stability. We believe that UNSMIL’s continued presence is vital in facilitating inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections, national dialogue and reconciliation. In that context, we consider the prompt appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General as crucial for achieving this objective. It would ensure continuity and effective leadership in supporting Libya’s peace process.
In line with our steadfast support for the renewal of UNSMIL’s mandate, during the negotiations we advocated for a standard straightforward 12-month renewal period. That would provide stability and predictability and would enhance the effectiveness of UNSMIL’s work. The A3+ believes that a longer renewal period would strengthen the Mission’s ability to support Libya’s political and peace processes.
However, in the light of the views and concerns expressed in the course of negotiations and in order to maintain the unity and cohesion of the Council in its support for UNSMIL, the A3+ has demonstrated enough flexibility by accepting the proposal reflected in the resolution just adopted. In that regard, we note the eventual automatic extension, for an additional nine months, conditioned on the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We therefore urge Council members to show their support for Libya’s stability by agreeing to a regular mandate when the current mandate expires, taking into account the strategic review to be submitted by the Secretary-General.
The A3+ supports a Libyan-led and -owned process aligned with the international efforts. We therefore call for stronger language backing elections and a referendum in Libya. We believe that empowering the Libyan people’s voice through referendum provisions can constructively break the impasse and advance the political process. That will also prioritize their aspirations for peace and stability. The Libyan people have the right to determine their destiny, to choose their leaders and to manage their wealth and resources. They must be afforded the opportunity to shape their future, as stated in the address by the President of the Presidential Council of Libya to the General Assembly on September 2024 (see A/79/PV.9).
In addition, we welcome the call for full compliance by all Member States with the arms embargo decision. All States must refrain from taking actions that could exacerbate the conflict and divisions in Libya. That includes the swift withdrawal from Libya of all foreign forces, fighters and mercenaries so as to create an environment that is conducive to progress on the political and security fronts.
In conclusion, we reiterate our support for an effective and credible election process, underpinned by a sound constitutional and legal framework as a necessary condition for Libya’s peace, stability and development.

representative: Mr. Dai Bing (spoke in Chinese)
country: China
statement: The current political situation in Libya remains complex, and the Libyan parties still have differences in promoting the political transition and the unification of State institutions. Against that backdrop, China votes in favour of resolution 2755 (2024), extending the mandate of UNSMIL, and encourages the Mission to continue its mediation efforts so as to help the Libyan parties bridge their political differences, build political consensus and move beyond the political impasse as soon as possible.
Thanks to sustained and joint efforts, the members of the Council have reached consensus on issues such as the duration of the mandate renewal. China welcomes the constructive attitude demonstrated by the parties concerned. It is worth noting that during consultations, many members expressed varying degrees of concern about the long-standing vacancy in the position of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya. The resolution just adopted calls for the appointment of a new Special Representative as soon as possible. China hopes that the United Nations will expedite the selection and appointment process, with full consideration of the views of the countries concerned and the major stakeholders so that UNSMIL can better perform its duties in a comprehensive manner.
At the same time, China supports, in principle, a strategic review of UNSMIL, as mandated by the resolution. We hope that the United Nations will adhere to the principles of objectivity, transparency and pragmatism when conducting the review and put forward practical recommendations for UNSMIL to further adjust and optimize its presence in Libya, within existing financial and human resources, and improve the efficiency of its mandate delivery.

representative: Mr. Mikanagi
country: Japan
statement: Japan commends the United Kingdom, as the penholder, for its efforts to lead us to the unanimous adoption of resolution 2755 (2024), extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for another three months, with an automatic extension for an additional nine months, provided that a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya has been appointed by then. Japan also welcomes the Council members’ constructive engagement to find the best way to empower the Mission.
Japan voted in favour of the resolution given the crucial role that UNSMIL continues to play in supporting and facilitating the Libyan-led and -owned
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inclusive political process, which will renew the legitimacy of Libyan institutions and pave the way to peace and stability in Libya and the region.
Against that backdrop, Japan, along with the vast majority of Council members, clearly supported a 12-month renewal of the mandate, during our negotiations, in order to allow the Mission to fully and smoothly carry out its mandate at this critical juncture for Libya. Japan therefore regrets that the resolution adopted just now extends the mandate for only three months, which could have a negative impact on the work done by the Mission on the ground, even though it comes with a conditional automatic renewal. Japan stresses the urgent need for the members of the Council to be united in further empowering the Mission.
I would like to seize this opportunity to reaffirm Japan’s full support for the Mission. Japan calls on Libyan stakeholders and other Member States to join us in supporting the Mission’s work so that Libya can successfully complete its political transition.
In conclusion, I reaffirm my country’s steadfast commitment to the Libyan people. As a responsible Member State, Japan is willing to contribute to the Organization’s efforts to support Libya even after the completion of our current term on the Security Council.

representative: Ms. Evstigneeva (spoke in Russian)
country: Russian Federation
statement: The Russian Federation supported resolution 2755 (2024), submitted by the United Kingdom, on extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for three months.
A decisive argument in favour of our decision was the fact that a subsequent extension of the mandate for nine months, as stated in the text of the document, would occur only if the Secretary-General appoints a Special Representative for Libya country and Head of UNSMIL by 31 January 2025.
We share the position of our colleagues that the United Nations plays a leading role in the configuration of mediation efforts in Libya. A key component of those efforts is UNSMIL. However, the Mission’s transition period, regrettably, is taking longer than expected. We have not had a main Security Council-appointed United Nations negotiator since April, which limits the Missions’ tools to support the Libyan dialogue and complicates the resolution of the pressing problems connected to the Libyan settlement.
Further delays are unacceptable against the backdrop of the extensive period of dual power in the former Jamahiriya. The situation risks pushing the country to the brink, beyond which lies the potential resumption of the armed conflict. Our principled position for the earliest possible appointment of the Head of the Mission is dictated solely by our concern for maintaining the effectiveness of United Nations efforts to facilitate a settlement in Libya. The longer the current uncertainty persists, the larger the web of problems entangling this country will become. This state of affairs does not encourage the Libyan parties to continue constructive work aimed at uniting the country and its State institutions.
We expect the Secretary-General to promptly submit for consideration by the Security Council a worthy and authoritative candidate for the position of Special Representative for Libya and Head of UNSMIL. The candidate must be agreeable to the main Libyan players and the key regional players. The Mission needs a leader who will enjoy the true trust of all parties. We expect that the Secretary-General will take seriously the signal contained in the resolution adopted by the Council today.

representative: Mr. Wood
country: United States of America
statement: Let me first thank the United Kingdom for the inclusive and flexible manner in which it conducted the negotiations on resolution 2755 (2024), unanimously adopted just now.
The United States welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), but we are disappointed that negotiations did not result in the year-long mandate we called for at the 15 October briefing, and which the vast majority of Council members support. Russia’s intransigence during negotiations is the sole reason we do not have a straightforward, one-year mandate that strengthens UNSMIL’s ability to move Libya towards stability and an inclusive peace — and we can only speculate as to why Russia seeks to hobble this vital Mission.
UNSMIL is an essential partner in Libya, having brokered the agreement that resolved the leadership crisis at the Central Bank of Libya. Restoring the political process requires similar types of compromises. As we saw during a period in 2022, revisiting the mandate every few months stalled progress on UNSMIL’s long-term plans to develop sustainable solutions to the
challenges in Libya. This year, the United Kingdom
once again had a challenging role as the penholder, and
its engagements resulted in important additions.
This resolution includes a new operative clause that
will automatically extend UNSMIL’s mandate for nine
months if a new Special Representative of the Secretary-
General is appointed on or before 31 January 2025. The
United States has faith that the Secretary-General will
appoint a qualified Special Representative that works
for the best interests of the Libyan people. Indeed, we
understand there was a qualified candidate who could
have been appointed earlier this year. Until such time as
the position is filled on a permanent basis, the Council
must continue to offer our full support for UNSMIL’s
current leadership and its efforts to establish a Libyan-
led path to free and fair elections as soon as possible.
To do that, the Council must send a clear message that
a short-term renewal does not allow spoilers to retrench
to the status quo or worse. That is why we strongly
support language in the resolution and the Council’s
latest press statement (SC/15804) to that effect.
While Russia has regrettably forced us to choose
between an imperfect resolution or no resolution, the
adoption of this resolution today ensures that UNSMIL
will continue working on behalf of the Libyan people
for a better future that they deserve.
The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.
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