15 December 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today condemned
the sharp escalation in violence in the country and called on both
sides to cease military operations immediately and give political
dialogue a chance.
“We consider the military escalation as a direct attempt to
undermine the political dialogue efforts,” UNSMIL said in a statement on
the escalation. “Those behind it clearly aim to scuttle the work to
reach a political solution.” Calling on all political actors to “shoulder their responsibilities
with courage and determination”, the statement stressed that that the
country’s transition is at a critical juncture and called on the various
Libyan stakeholders to put national interests above all other
considerations and to work towards achieving a consensus political
solution that ensures Libya’s long-term stability and safeguards its
sovereignty and territorial integrity. “There can be no winner in the current military conflict and the use
of violence and the force of arms will not succeed in achieving
political objectives,” the Mission said. “The latest military escalation
is evidence that dialogue to reach a consensus is all too necessary and
should be pursued with stronger determination.”
The political dialogue aims to reach agreement on the management of the remainder of the transitional period, until adoption of a new permanent constitution. That statement pointed to progress made towards convening a session soon and noted that discussion would focus on solving the on-going crisis in the country
Talks would also provide a forum for political parties, tribal forces and armed groups to be active partners in searching for agreement and in establishing the necessary security arrangements end the armed hostilities raging in different parts of the country.
“The Mission continues to consult with the parties, and is working on finalizing the necessary arrangements to ensure a successful convening of the Libyan political dialogue,” the statement said, underlining the fact that “the vast majority of Libyans” demanded dialogue and that those involved in military activities were violating Security Council resolution 2174 (2014), and could face targeted sanctions.
The political dialogue aims to reach agreement on the management of the remainder of the transitional period, until adoption of a new permanent constitution. That statement pointed to progress made towards convening a session soon and noted that discussion would focus on solving the on-going crisis in the country
Talks would also provide a forum for political parties, tribal forces and armed groups to be active partners in searching for agreement and in establishing the necessary security arrangements end the armed hostilities raging in different parts of the country.
“The Mission continues to consult with the parties, and is working on finalizing the necessary arrangements to ensure a successful convening of the Libyan political dialogue,” the statement said, underlining the fact that “the vast majority of Libyans” demanded dialogue and that those involved in military activities were violating Security Council resolution 2174 (2014), and could face targeted sanctions.
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