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🛒 تسوق الآنOuhida: No Difference Between UN or Local Initiative if Institutions Are Unified
Libyan MP Jibril Ouhida stresses that unified institutions matter more than the source of any peace initiative
Tripoli — 27 June 2026. Libyan Member of Parliament Jibril Ouhida stated today that there is no substantive difference between a United Nations–sponsored peace initiative and a local one, provided that Libya's national institutions operate in a unified and coherent manner. His remarks come amid renewed international and domestic efforts to break the country's prolonged political stalemate.
Speaking to local media, Ouhida emphasized that the success of any political roadmap depends not on its origin but on the institutional framework that implements it. "What matters is that our institutions speak with one voice and act with one purpose," he said, adding that fragmentation among Libya's governing bodies has been the primary obstacle to stability since 2014.
Institutional Unity as the Decisive Factor
Ouhida, who represents a constituency in western Libya, argued that both international mediation efforts and homegrown Libyan dialogues have produced frameworks that could work — yet implementation has repeatedly failed due to competing centers of power. He pointed to the 2020 ceasefire agreement and the 2021 Government of National Unity formation as examples where institutional division undermined otherwise viable political settlements.
The lawmaker noted that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has facilitated multiple rounds of talks, but parallel local initiatives led by tribal councils, municipal governments, and civil society organizations have also contributed to de-escalation in key regions. According to Ouhida, the critical variable is whether these efforts converge under a single institutional umbrella.
Key Facts on Libya's Political Landscape
- Libya has experienced over 10 years of armed conflict and political division following the 2011 uprising.
- The UN has maintained a special political mission in Libya (UNSMIL) since 2011, with successive envoys attempting to broker a political settlement.
- At least three major local reconciliation initiatives were launched in 2025 and 2026 across western, eastern, and southern Libya.
- Libya's institutional fragmentation includes competing central banks, multiple security apparatuses, and parallel executive authorities.
- International donors pledged over $2.5 billion in reconstruction support at the 2025 Rome Conference, contingent on institutional unification.
A Voice from the Ground
Ahmed al-Misraty, a civil society activist based in Misrata, echoed Ouhida's assessment. "People in my city don't care whether the plan comes from the UN or from a local council — they care about electricity, security, and jobs," he told reporters. "If our institutions were unified, any initiative could deliver results. Without unity, even the best plan on paper will fail."
Al-Misraty added that citizens in western Libya have grown increasingly frustrated with the gap between political agreements signed in Geneva and Tunis and the reality on the ground in Tripoli and surrounding cities.
Why This Matters for Libya's Future
The debate over international versus local ownership of Libya's political process has intensified in recent months. Western diplomatic sources indicate that the UN is preparing a new round of consultations aimed at unifying Libya's fractured institutions before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, Libyan tribal leaders and municipal heads have been conducting parallel discussions in Sabha, Benghazi, and Zliten.
Ouhida's intervention is significant because it bridges a long-standing divide in Libyan political discourse. Some factions have insisted on international guarantees as a safeguard against renewed conflict, while others have argued that only locally owned processes can achieve lasting legitimacy. Ouhida's position suggests that the debate itself may be a distraction from the more fundamental challenge of institutional coherence.
Looking Ahead: The Path to Unified Governance
Analysts say Ouhida's remarks could open space for a more pragmatic approach to Libya's political transition. If institutional unification becomes the central criterion for evaluating initiatives, it may reduce polarization between factions aligned with different international actors and empower technocratic governance over partisan competition.
The coming weeks will test whether Libya's political class can translate this rhetoric into concrete steps. A unified budget, a single central command for security forces, and a consolidated executive authority remain the three benchmarks that international and local observers alike consider essential for any durable settlement.
For millions of Libyans, the message is clear: the source of the next peace plan matters far less than the unity of the institutions tasked with carrying it out.
— LibyaPress / Libya Desk
