African Security Council Debates Preparations for Libya Election

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) discussed preparations for the elections in Libya during a virtual meeting chaired by Algerian secretary of state Sabri Boukadoum.

Boukadoum called during his opening remarks for the whole implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Libya, including the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries to preserve the country’s sovereignty.

He noted that the whole implementation of the permanent ceasefire agreement, the enforcement of the UN Security Council’s arms embargo, and therefore the effective deployment of the ceasefire monitoring mechanism is vital to preserve the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Libya.

The FM stressed that more efforts are needed to comprehensively address the underlying military, political, and economic tensions that fueled the crisis in Libya, stressing that things requires a follow-up by the international community.

Boukadoum reiterated the necessity to unify efforts with the UN to assist the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) meet its objectives, including ending political and military tensions.

Several ministers of AU PSC member states participated in th meeting, additionally to the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Libya, Jan Kubis, consistent with a press release by the Algerian Foreign Ministry.

The Peace and Security Council expressed the Union’s support for the Libyan authorities and therefore the UN envoy to make sure the success of the elections, scheduled for December, during a way that permits Libyans establish strong and democratic institutions supported territorial integrity.

The statement added that the meeting discussed the African Union’s support for the trail of national reconciliation in Libya and organizing fair and transparent elections with the participation of all Libyan forces.

The statement reiterated the important role of neighboring countries in supporting stability and security in Libya, also as their decisive contribution to the success of the political process.

Algeria currently chairs the African Union Peace and Security Council and is scheduled to carry important meetings, consistent with the Foreign Ministry’s statement.

It will seek to support problems with security and peace in Africa and highlight the pioneering role of Algeria in protecting the principles of the African Union.