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🛒 تسوق الآنMorocco Renews Commitment to Political Solution in Libya at African Union Summit
Morocco Renews Commitment to Political Solution in Libya at African Union Summit
Diplomatic Push for Libya's Stability
Morocco reaffirmed its unwavering support for a political resolution to Libya's prolonged crisis during a session of the African Union Peace and Security Council on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The Moroccan ambassador to the AU, speaking at the 1352nd PSC meeting in Addis Ababa, emphasized Rabat's firm commitment to a Libyan-led political process that preserves the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement comes at a critical juncture as Libya faces deepening political fragmentation between rival governments in Tripoli and the east.
Morocco's Consistent Diplomatic Stance
Morocco has long positioned itself as a constructive mediator in the Libyan peace process, hosting UN-sponsored negotiations between Libyan factions in past years. Tuesday's statement before the AU Peace and Security Council — the continent's primary body for conflict prevention and resolution — underscores Rabat's view that African solutions must address African challenges. The Moroccan diplomat stressed that the Libyan crisis demands sustained continental engagement, not external intervention, and called on all Libyan stakeholders to prioritize national dialogue over partisan interests.
Key Developments at the AU Session
- The AU Peace and Security Council held its 1352nd meeting on June 9, 2026, to assess Libya's political trajectory
- Morocco's permanent representative reiterated Rabat's firm backing for an inclusive political settlement
- The session focused on Libya's stalled democratic transition and the absence of nationally accepted elections
- AU member states expressed concern over the impact of Libya's instability on neighboring Sahel nations
- The PSC called for renewed international coordination to support Libyan-led reconciliation efforts
UN Envoy Warns of Deepening Crisis
Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, the UN Special Representative and head of UNSMIL, recently briefed the Security Council on the deteriorating situation in Libya. She warned that the prolonged political stalemate — now stretching over a decade since the 2011 uprising — poses mounting risks to national unity and economic recovery. Tetteh highlighted an emerging split within Libya's judiciary as a particularly alarming development, threatening the rule of law in a country already fractured by competing institutions. Her assessment reinforces the urgency behind Morocco's diplomatic intervention at the AU level.
Why This Matters for Libyans
For ordinary Libyans, the political deadlock translates into daily hardship: collapsing public services, currency instability, and recurring violence. With two rival governments claiming legitimacy — the Government of National Unity in Tripoli and the administration backed by the House of Representatives in the east — Libya's institutions remain paralyzed. Morocco's renewed commitment signals an important regional endorsement of the peace process and adds diplomatic pressure on competing Libyan factions to engage constructively. Libya's strategic importance as a gateway between Africa and the Mediterranean makes its stability a concern that extends far beyond its borders.
Looking Ahead: A Path Forward
The path to stability in Libya remains challenging but not impossible. With regional powers like Morocco actively pushing for dialogue and international bodies like the UN and AU maintaining engagement, there is a framework for progress. What Libya needs now is genuine political will from its own leadership — leaders who put the aspirations of 7 million Libyans above personal ambition. The international community's unified stance, reaffirmed this week in Addis Ababa, is a signal that the window for a political solution, though narrow, remains open.
— LibyaPress / Politics Desk
