The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced plans to launch an online survey in the coming weeks to gather public opinion on the country’s political future.
The initiative is part of UNSMIL’s broader effort to engage Libyans directly in shaping a path toward national elections and ending the years-long transitional phase.
The announcement followed a public meeting held on Monday in the city of Zawiya, west of Tripoli, where more than 150 people from across the region gathered to discuss possible solutions to Libya’s ongoing political impasse.
Participants included community members from various municipalities including Zawiya, Sorman, Sabratha, Al-Ajilat, Al-Jumail, Manshiya, Zaltan, Al-Assa, Abu Surra, Nalut, Wazzin, Kabaw, Yefren, Zuwara, and Riqdalin.
The meeting aimed to hear directly from residents about their priorities, concerns, and visions for moving beyond political deadlock.
According to UNSMIL, this consultation is one of many to be held across Libya. The mission also continues its parallel discussions with political parties, civil society groups, security actors, and representatives from women’s and youth organizations.
In a statement following the meeting, UN Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh said that recent armed clashes and large-scale protests in western Libya serve as a stark reminder that the current political situation is unsustainable.
“The latest events clearly demonstrate that the status quo cannot hold,” Tetteh said. “There is an urgent need for a unified national roadmap that leads to inclusive, constitutional-based elections and the reunification of state institutions.”
The upcoming online survey, which will be accessible to all Libyans, is designed to widen participation in the political process and give citizens a direct voice in shaping the country’s next chapter.
