Ms. Pobee’s briefing also touched on the country’s dire economic situation, exacerbated by the politicization of the National Oil Corporation, and the country’s troubling human rights situation. The representative of Albania echoed the call for a Libyan-led and -owned process, supported by the United Nations, as the correct path. The two leaders charted a road map, with timelines and steps leading to the holding of national elections. Since 16 April, the shutdown had reduced Libyan oil exports by two thirds and cost the country $4 billion in lost revenue. However, recent months have shown that some Libyan political actors lack real commitment to the process.

Source: Libya Today July 26, 2022 01:36 UTC