Ms. Tetteh said she has begun consultations with key actors on an alternative two-step approach aimed at restoring momentum. Should a smaller group of Libyan representatives fail to agree on the roadmap's milestones, she warned, a broader convening would be required. Judicial divideThe UN envoy issued a stark warning about escalating tensions within Libya's judicial system. "These contradictory, parallel judicial decisions put into jeopardy the unity of the legal and judicial systems," Ms. Tetteh declared, cautioning that the situation "is a red line that if crossed can undermine the unity of the state." Economic pressures deepeningLibyans are facing worsening living conditions driven by currency devaluation, rising prices and persistent fuel shortages, the envoy reported.


Source:   Libya Today
February 18, 2026 22:02 UTC