A political bloc within Libya’s High Council of State has called on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to support the creation of an independent international investigation into alleged corruption surrounding contracts in Libya’s energy sector.
In a formal letter, the National Consensus Bloc urged the United Nations to help establish a technical fact-finding mechanism, coordinated with Libyan judicial authorities, to investigate suspected corruption, conflicts of interest, and irregularities linked to energy sector agreements.
The bloc also called for the activation of international mechanisms to trace and recover funds allegedly embezzled through corruption in the sector. It urged the UN to provide technical and advisory support to Libya’s Attorney General’s Office and relevant oversight institutions in order to strengthen their ability to conduct investigations and pursue both local and foreign parties potentially involved.
Additionally, the bloc demanded the prompt publication of the final report by the UN Panel of Experts on Libya, arguing that the Libyan public has the right to review the facts and findings contained in the document. It said transparency is essential to ensuring accountability and restoring confidence in state institutions.
According to the bloc, the request comes amid what it described as an alarming expansion of corruption allegations in Libya’s energy sector. It warned that suspected misconduct has reached unprecedented levels and poses a serious threat to the country’s economic resources, institutional credibility, and national stability.
Libya’s oil and gas industry remains the backbone of the national economy and the country’s primary source of state revenue. As a result, allegations of corruption or mismanagement within the sector often trigger intense political controversy and public scrutiny.
