Adel Issa, Libya’s former ambassador to Ukraine, has warned that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) must act swiftly and decisively to prevent the country from descending into renewed conflict.
In a post published on Facebook, Issa described the UN Mission’s current role as inadequate, stressing that its inability to take control of the transitional phase reflects a critical need for more decisive international support.
“The UN Mission’s intervention in Libya has become urgent and necessary,” Issa wrote, adding that without a more forceful and effective mandate, the chances of restoring stability remain slim.
He warned that the political impasse—exacerbated by the House of Representatives’ insistence on forming a new government, and the Government of National Unity’s refusal to step aside—could spark a dangerous confrontation and a devastating war that would engulf Tripoli and destroy what remains of the capital.
Issa urged UNSMIL to take responsibility and immediately present a clear and actionable roadmap to end the crisis.
“The roadmap must be ready, urgent, and politically inclusive. We can no longer afford a vacuum,” he said, indicating that the situation requires urgent intervention to avoid chaos.
