HAFED AL-GHWELL

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There is no clear end in sight to Libya’s deadlock

Outlet: Arab News

Language: English

Abstract: In a frustrating acknowledgment of Libya's perpetual deadlock, the UN's 10th special envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily, concedes the absence of a clear resolution. The international community's flawed approach, exemplified by the controversial ICC prosecutor's meeting with Haftar, undermines justice and emboldens actors like Haftar to consider a return to conflict amid international distractions. With rival factions vying for power and a lack of genuine efforts towards organizing elections, Libya faces heightened instability, as seen in Haftar's provocative declarations and attempts to exploit internal divisions among militias.

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