The UN Security Council voted unanimously to renew the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for another year, until 31 October 2026, reiterating its support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of Mission, Hana Tetein its efforts to promote an inclusive political process.

The Resolution maintains the Mission’s core mandates and incorporates recommendations of the September 2025 strategic review, prioritizing support for a political solution, strengthening the economic arm, promoting human rights and a sustained Mission presence across the country, including Benghazi and her Samba.

According to the UN, Libya remains politically divided between to the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli and the Eastern Government of National Stability (GNS)with deadlock continuing over legislation for national elections and the establishment of a unified transitional government. The quagmire has been consolidated after the postponement of the 2021 elections.

The Permanent Representative of Greece ambassador A. Mud in the explanation of the Vote he stated among other things that “Greece expresses its full support for the implementation of the political road map announced by the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hana Tete, which aims to create the conditions for free, fair and credible elections that will allow the Libyan people to determine their own future.”

Mrs. Mud added that “We reiterate our strong support for a stable, secure and independent Libya, free from foreign interference, and underline the importance of dialogue, compromise and national reconciliation. Libya’s stability is also vital to control illegal migration flows, an issue that remains a priority for the European Union, especially for member states with maritime borders on the Mediterranean.”

“Greece will continue to participate constructively within the framework of the United Nations, the European Union and regional mechanisms, to promote peace and security in Libya and the Mediterranean”he emphasized.

The negotiations on the draft Resolution were difficult. Some members took issue with the reference to recent incidents of violence in the country, the wording on the UN road map for elections and the use of terms related to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). However, there was a compromise by removing some references and changing the wording in some provisions.

The final text of the Resolution underlines the support of the members of the UN Security Council in a “inclusive, Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process”which will allow the conduct “free, fair, transparent and inclusive national presidential and parliamentary elections” and the integration of institutions. It reiterates the Council’s respect for Libya’s sovereignty and calls on all actors to “refrain from outside interference”.

At the political level, he notes the Electoral Laws no. 28/2023 and 27/2023, emphasizes that their application “requires the commitment of all parties”and invites those involved to resolve “outstanding politically contentious issues … through dialogue under the auspices of the UN and in a spirit of compromise”so that “the transition period is over”.

Expresses full support to the Special Representative Hana Tetewelcoming its 21 August 2025 roadmap and tasking UNSMIL to strengthen its presence beyond Tripoli.

As far as security is concerned, he condemns it “use of weapons in residential areas”emphasizes that “there is no military solution”and calls for the full implementation of the October 23, 2020 ceasefire, including “withdrawal of all mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces”.

It underlines the need for security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, in the context of a “a single, responsible, politically controlled security architecture”.

On an economic level, he points out that “Libya’s oil resources belong to all Libyans” under the control of the National Oil Company, demands transparent and fair management of revenues, recalls the progress around the Central Bank (September-October 2024) and warns that the absence of a unified budget “undermines Libya’s economic resilience.”

At the level of human rights, the Council calls for “full, equal, meaningful and secure participation of women”protection of civil society, implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and strengthening the protection of children. Expresses deep concern about the situation of migrants and refugees calling for the closure of detention centers and ensuring “full, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access” and notes the fact that the country is vulnerable to natural disasters due to “of the adverse effects of climate change”. It also asks the General Secretary for information “every 60 days”.