NEW YORK (AP) — The United Nations' top envoy for Libya is resigning weeks ahead of presidential elections seen as critical to the country's stability after nearly a decade of chaos, the world body said Tuesday. With the presidential vote set for Dec. 24, the U.N. is “working as quickly as possible to ensure continuity of leadership,” spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a news briefing at U.N. headquarters. He didn't give a reason for Kubis' departure, but said the envoy didn't have any falling-out with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Libya plunged into turmoil after a NATO-backed uprising in 2011 toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi, who was later killed. “That could only foster division, instability and conflict.”Dujarric said Kubis' resignation wasn't taking effect immediately but didn't specify when it would.

Source: Libya Today November 23, 2021 20:39 UTC