The overall situation in Libya remains "highly volatile", Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for political affairs and peace operations, told the Security Council on Monday. Despite some progress, a constitutional and political stalemate continues, prolonging tensions and fuelling insecurity, while clashes in and around Tripoli surge, she added. "The economic situation remains dire," she continued. In addition, the human rights situation in the country remains of "serious concern". Earlier this month, demonstrators across Libya expressed their frustration over political divisions and deteriorating living conditions.
