The United Nations special envoy for Libya, Jan Kubis, abruptly tendered his resignation from his post as the top international troubleshooter in the North African country, leaving a diplomatic vacuum just weeks before Tripoli’s controversial presidential and parliamentary elections. The announcement deals a blow to the international community’s efforts to stabilize Libya and facilitate elections in a bid to end a decade of chaos and violence. The United Nations special envoy for Libya, Jan Kubis, abruptly tendered his resignation from his post as the top international troubleshooter in the North African country, leaving a diplomatic vacuum just weeks before Tripoli’s controversial presidential and parliamentary elections. The announcement deals a blow to the international community’s efforts to stabilize Libya and facilitate elections in a bid to end a decade of chaos and violence. Hill said the abrupt resignation of a seasoned U.N. envoy leaves a power vacuum that undermines the international community’s standing in Libya.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 23, 2021 22:56 UTC