Abdulrahim Al-Shaibani, Head of the Libyan Organisation for Governance, has declared that the foundational conditions required for the continuation of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) have “completely collapsed.” In a statement to the Libyan News Agency (LANA), he cited last week’s deadly armed clashes in Tripoli as a sign of worsening institutional failure and a total breakdown of public trust.
Al-Shaibani described the recent events in the capital as “extremely dangerous,” highlighting how the violence disrupted every aspect of daily life, from schools and public services to private businesses. The clashes saw the use of medium and heavy weaponry in densely populated residential areas, endangering civilians and severely impacting social and economic stability.
“These are not isolated incidents,” Al-Shaibani warned. “They are the result of prolonged power struggles between formal authorities and armed groups operating without any genuine national or legal mandate.” He noted that some of these militias masquerade under official banners, only to collapse with the disappearance of their commanders, exposing the hollow nature of their legitimacy.
Al-Shaibani argued that Libya’s fragmented armed structures are a symptom of deep state failure and the inability of both the legislative and executive branches to establish stability or manage the country’s resources effectively. He stressed that the GNU has failed to address key national issues, from governance and services to sovereignty, and cannot deliver a unified budget or resolve institutional divisions.
“The elements needed for this government to survive no longer exist,” he said, adding that public confidence in the GNU has evaporated, particularly due to its weak stance on critical issues such as foreign policy and national unity.
Al-Shaibani also criticised other political bodies, including the House of Representatives and the Presidential Council, for their role in the ongoing deadlock, especially their failure to draft a national constitution. He noted growing public pressure, as recent protests across Libya demanded the resignation of the GNU.
He warned that these protests could spiral into uncontrollable violence unless urgent reforms are initiated and called for intensified efforts to avoid further chaos.
Regarding recent efforts to form a new government, Al-Shaibani acknowledged discussions within both the House of Representatives and the Presidential Council. However, he asserted that any new authority must align with the UN-led political track, particularly the outcomes of the Geneva and Skhirat agreements, to gain domestic and international legitimacy.
He concluded by urging the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to immediately publish the results of the advisory committee’s recent work, which reportedly includes recommendations for forming a new executive authority, and to initiate a rapid political process to ensure consensus among key institutions like the Central Bank and judiciary.