The Security Council demands the urgent withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya

The United Nations Security Council called for "the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya without further delay," and in a declaration that the council unanimously adopted - according to what the American Washington Post reported on its website today / Saturday / - that "the Security Council recognizes the need for Planning for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups, security sector reform, and the establishment of a comprehensive civilian-led security structure for all parts of Libya.

 

The statement added, "The Security Council calls on all parties to fully implement the ceasefire agreement on October 23 and urges member states to respect the agreement and support its full implementation." The Security Council also calls for full respect by all member states for the UN arms embargo, according to According to the relevant Security Council resolutions, according to the United Nations, there were still about 20 thousand soldiers and mercenaries in Libya at the end of 2020, and no withdrawal movement had yet been observed.

On the other hand, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America welcomed the vote of confidence in the overwhelming majority of the members of the Libyan House of Representatives gathered in Sirte to give confidence to the government of national unity headed by Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba, and the five countries praised all Libyan parties for their constructive participation in this vote and its facilitation by A body representing the voices of the Libyan people, explaining that the result is an essential step on the road to the unification of Libyan institutions and a comprehensive political solution to the crisis that tested Libya and its people through the Berlin Conference, stressing that they will continue to support the Libyan people and the efforts of the United Nations.

In a joint statement, the five countries called on all the current Libyan authorities and actors to bear the same responsibility and ensure a smooth and constructive handover of all competencies and duties towards the Interim Government of National Unity, stressing that the new interim executive authority will have the basic tasks of organizing free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections on December 24, followed by the transfer of Power to the democratically chosen leaders in Libya; The importance of the full implementation of the October 23 ceasefire agreement; The start of the national reconciliation process; And meet the basic needs of the Libyan people.

The five countries praised the work of the 5 + 5 Libyan Joint Military Committee, calling for the withdrawal of all foreign fighters and mercenaries from all parts of Libya. She commended the role of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya Jan Kubis for their tireless efforts to achieve stability in Libya and ensure stability and prosperity for its people.