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🛒 تسوق الآنUNSMIL welcomes Sirte military meeting as breakthrough for Libya's army unification
UNSMIL welcomes Sirte military meeting as breakthrough for Libya's army unification
Key Sirte meeting brings Libyan military leaders closer to unified national army
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has welcomed the technical military meeting held in Sirte on Sunday, describing it as a significant new step that demonstrates the commitment of Libyan military leaders to advancing the unification of the country's military institution.
In an official statement, UNSMIL said the gathering — which brought together senior military figures from across Libya's divided command structures — reflects tangible progress in confidence-building measures between the parties.
Who attended the Sirte meeting
The meeting included the chiefs of staff from both sides of Libya's military divide, members of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC), and the 3+3 Joint Committee. The session was also attended by a delegation led by Stephanie Khoury, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Head of UNSMIL.
This rare high-level gathering in Sirte — a city that has served as a symbolic meeting point for Libyan reconciliation efforts — signals growing momentum behind long-stalled military unification talks.
A step toward confidence-building
UNSMIL praised the efforts made by all participants and reiterated its commitment to supporting the process under Libyan leadership and ownership. The mission said it will continue facilitation and coordination with international partners to contribute to establishing stability and advancing the unification of the military institution.
The United Nations has long identified military unification as a cornerstone of Libya's broader stabilisation process. Since the ceasefire agreement of October 2020, which was brokered by the 5+5 JMC, progress on integrating rival military forces into a single national framework has remained inconsistent. The Sirte meeting marks one of the most concrete efforts in months to revive that momentum.
Why military unification matters for Libya
Libya has been divided between rival administrations in the east and west since 2014, each backed by its own military formations. This fragmentation has prolonged political instability, hindered economic recovery, and created security vacuums exploited by armed groups and foreign mercenaries.
A unified military institution is widely seen as a prerequisite for holding national elections, securing Libya's borders, and enabling the withdrawal of foreign forces — all key demands of the Libyan people and the international community.
According to analysts tracking the process, the 5+5 JMC has served as the primary mechanism for dialogue between east and west since the 2020 ceasefire. The inclusion of the 3+3 Committee in Sunday's talks suggests an effort to broaden the base of military consensus beyond the original JMC framework.
International support and next steps
UNSMIL reaffirmed its commitment to work with international partners to support the unification process. The United States, European Union, and regional actors including Egypt and Tunisia have all expressed support for a unified Libyan military under civilian oversight.
However, challenges remain. Disagreements over command structures, the integration of armed groups, and the status of senior military appointments have all proven difficult to resolve in previous rounds of talks. Sunday's meeting did not produce a final agreement but established a roadmap for follow-up discussions.
The fact that the meeting took place in Sirte — a city that suffered heavily during the 2011 revolution and subsequent conflict — carries symbolic weight as a location associated with reconciliation rather than division.
Libyan reactions to the meeting
Reactions from Libyan political and civil society figures have been broadly positive. Analysts on social media noted that the meeting's composition — including both the 5+5 JMC and the 3+3 Committee — suggests an attempt to address grievances that have slowed unification talks in the past.
Local media in Tripoli and Benghazi covered the meeting prominently, with many outlets framing it as the most significant military dialogue since the 2020 ceasefire. The fact that no major disagreements were reported from the session was itself viewed as a positive sign by observers.
The path to a fully unified Libyan army remains long, but the Sirte meeting has injected fresh momentum into a process that many feared had stalled. With continued UN facilitation and political will from Libyan leaders, what began on Sunday could become a genuine turning point.
— Libya Press / Politics Desk
