The A3+ group at the UN Security Council has renewed its call for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries from Libya, stressing that lasting stability remains impossible as long as external military presence continues to undermine the country’s sovereignty.
The group, which includes Algeria, Somalia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana, reaffirmed its firm commitment to Libya’s independence, unity, and territorial integrity.
Speaking during a Security Council session in New York on the situation in Libya, Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, delivered a statement on behalf of the A3+ group, warning that Libya’s fragile stability continues to be threatened by persistent foreign interference.
He noted that the ongoing flow of weapons and fuel smuggling has worsened insecurity, while empowering armed groups and criminal networks.
The group emphasized that these illegal activities extend beyond Libya’s borders, fueling instability in Sudan and the wider Sahel region, often with the involvement or backing of external actors. The A3+ members stressed that a comprehensive and unconditional withdrawal of foreign forces is essential to prevent Libya from remaining a hub for regional insecurity.
Politically, the group welcomed the recent municipal elections held in nine eastern Libyan municipalities, describing them as a positive indication of Libyan commitment to democratic processes.
The elections were viewed as an important confidence-building step toward broader national consensus and a pathway to inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections that would help unify state institutions.
The A3+ group also expressed support for the launch of the UN-facilitated structured political dialogue this week, urging all Libyan stakeholders to participate constructively and without obstruction. The group stressed that the political process must remain Libyan-led and Libyan-owned in order to bring the prolonged transitional period to an end.
On economic matters, the group welcomed the agreement between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State on a unified development program for 2026. It called for continued dialogue to adopt a unified national budget and strengthen oversight of public spending. The group also voiced concern over the continued erosion of Libya’s frozen assets due to mismanagement, urging full accountability and faster implementation of mechanisms allowing their reinvestment.
The A3+ concluded by calling on the UN Security Council to uphold its responsibilities and confront actors obstructing peace and stability in Libya.
