#Libya Expected Council Action In August, Council members are likely to be briefed on developments in Libya by Tarek Mitri, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and then meet in consultations. The mandates of UNSMIL and the Panel of Experts (PoE) assisting the 1970 Libya Sanctions Committee expire on 13 March and 13 April 2015, respectively. Key Issues An overarching set of key issues includes current fighting between militias and factions of the army, the political challenges to the government and its lack of authority. Agreeing on a ceasefire, a roadmap for an inclusive political process and ensuring the swift work of the Constitutional Drafting Assembly and the Council of Representatives is another key issue. A pressing issue is ensuring the protection of UNSMIL staff so it can carry out its mandate. Coordinating special envoys appointed by international actors to ensure they work coherently towards a political settlement in Libya is an ongoing issue. Options The Council could adopt a resolution: urging all parties to agree on a ceasefire; refocusing UNSMIL’s mandate in the light of the current situation, prioritising its work on national dialogue, disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration as well as security sector reform; demanding that the militias and army factions in Libya to disarm, refrain from using violence and agree to work together for national reconciliation, justice, respect for human rights and the rule of law; and adopting targeted sanctions against spoilers of the political process. It could also list Ansar al-Sharia under the 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions regime.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:31:11 +0000