The Latest Breaking News from Abdoulaye Bathily

Oilfield slowdown exposes political volatility in Libya and beyond

Apparent shutdown attempt shows potential for some leaders to use such threats to enforce personal agenda

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024

Libyans want an end to country's divisions and feuding politicians to hold elections, UN envoy says

Libyans from rival regions and all walks of life are fed up with the country’s divisions and want political players to end their years-long impasse and agree to hold national elections, a key step to peace in the oil-rich north African country, the U.N. deputy representative says

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress

Abdoulaye Bathily says ‘lack of political will and good faith’ are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile.

Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2024

Changing tack, UN to seek a ‘unified Libyan government’ before elections

In a shift of policy, UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily called for a unified government before elections take place.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023

Libya's stability at greater risk after deadly militia clashes, turmoil in Niger and Sudan, UN says

The U.N. special envoy for Libya says the oil-rich North African country’s stability is at greater risk following recent militia clashes and amid the danger of spillover from the turmoil in neighboring Sudan and Niger

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Libya 6+6 deal: Loopholes cast doubt on democratic elections

Key issues remain strongly contested despite draft laws agreed in Morocco by Libya’s rival legislative bodies.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023

Saudi Arabia Calls for Stopping Foreign Interference in Libya’s Affairs

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Sunday with Abdoulaye Bathily, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya. During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the Kingdom's support…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023

UN Stresses Bathily’s Efforts to Hold Elections in Libya

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has said that head of the mission Abdoulaye Bathily has told the Security Council in a recent briefing that he was seeking to involve all parties in his latest initiative aimed at holding the presidential and parliamentary elections this year. “As part of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Bathily to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Support Any Agreement that Leads Libya to Recovery

Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya Abdoulaye Bathily stressed that his initiative to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in 2023 aims to “move the still political waters” and “ensure that everyone takes part in the electoral process.” In…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

UNSMIL: More Than 15 Mln sqm of Libyan Territories Contaminated with Explosive Ordnances

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reported that "despite strong efforts from mine action partners over the past decade, more than 15 million square meters are still contaminated with explosive ordnances across Libya." "Mine action efforts are an essential component of Libya’s journey to peace and stability coupled…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023