Libya

The new Force Commander of Operation EUNAVFORM MED IRINI is Commodore Theodoros Mikropoulos from Greece. Starting from today, he will take over the command of assets at sea, while Italy’s Rear Admiral Fabio Agostini will continue to guide the Operation from the Operational Headquarters in Rome.

The two delegations of the Tobruk-based House of Representatives (HoR) and the Tripoli-based High Council of State (HCS), meeting in Cairo, Egypt, have agreed to end the transitional phase in Libya and start preparations for a permanent phase of governance.

Opposing delegates sign agreement in Morocco on a mechanism to appoint sovereign heads.

A “rare opportunity” for peace in Libya should be seized by all those involved directly or indirectly in the conflict, António Guterres said on Monday, at a High-Level virtual meeting convened to end the fighting.

Libya’s warring sides have agreed to resume military talks next week after meeting in Egypt, the United Nations mission said, adding it hoped the step would pave the way towards a lasting ceasefire.

UNSMIL expressed ‘great concern’ over fighting in the eastern suburb of Tajoura.

The European Union (EU) on Monday imposed sanctions on three companies — one Turkish, one Kazakh, and one Jordanian — for breaching the UN arms embargo on Libya, drawing an angry reaction from Turkey.

Fayez al-Sarraj, Prime Minister of internationally-recognised government, cites progress in talks to unify state and prepare for polls.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to name new envoy after months of deadlock following resignation of Ghassane Salame.

The Security Council today decided to extend for one year the mandate of its integrated special political mission in Libya, listing a range of mediation and good offices tasks, while also charging the Secretary-General with conducting an independent review of its structure, priorities and staffing effectiveness.