The transfer of weaponry into the hands of organisations it characterised as “irregular and out of state control” has been recognised by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya as a threat to the country’s peace and stability today, Friday.
The UN mission also warned through its Twitter account that this spread “plays a pivotal role in increasing violence against civilians and destroying infrastructure.
“The mission emphasised its willingness to work closely with the Joint Military Committee (5+5) and the operational political and security authorities to support the Libyan authorities in the Department of Weapons and Ammunition.
Following the announcement by the UN representative Abdullah Pateli, the (5+5) committee decided to create a pricey sub-committee “to prepare maps” that pinpoint the locations of armed organisations and work to remove mercenaries, foreign fighters, and foreign forces.
It is noteworthy that these matters are of crucial concern to both Libyans and the international community, particularly in light of recent political developments in Libya, the outbreak of violence and a power struggle between Fathi Pashaga, the speaker of the parliament, and Abdel Hamid Al-Duba that could erupt at any time, and the emergence of significant divisions between local and international political forces over how to resolve the current situation.
While this government dispute had an impact on the military committee’s cohesion and work process, it also succeeded in bringing about several agreements between the warring parties over the past two years, most notably the opening of the coastal road connecting the East and the West and the restoration of flights, in addition to the exchange of detainees and prisoners, to In addition to making significant progress in the case of the missing persons.
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UN mission: The spread of arms threatens Libya’s peace
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