Tanzania Expresses Enthusiasm for Libya's Stability Amid Volatility

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Tanzania has emphasized its desire to see Libya achieve stability in the face of ongoing political fragmentation, institutional paralysis, and external interference. The country's Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, expressed Tanzania's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace, sovereignty, and democratic governance in Libya. At a virtual meeting of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, Ambassador Kombo underscored the importance of Libya's stability for the broader region and international community.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tanzania has expressed its enthusiasm for Libya's stability and has committed to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace, sovereignty, and democratic governance in the country.
  • Ambassador Kombo emphasized the importance of Libya's stability for the broader region and international community, stating that a united and stable Libya is vital for regional and global peace and security.
  • Tanzania urges all political and security actors in Libya to respect agreed truces, refrain from security escalation, protect and fulfill human rights, and withdraw foreign forces and mercenaries within a specific timeframe.
  • The Tanzanian Government calls for the African Union to take a leading role in facilitating a unified and inclusive peace process in Libya, with close cooperation from other international partners.
  • Ambassador Kombo commended the Republic of Uganda's chairship of the Peace and Security Council for the month of July and the stakeholders in the Libyan peace process, including the African Union, the European Union, and the United Nations.
  • Tanzania also underscored the importance of the National Reconciliation Charter as a foundational framework for achieving enduring reconciliation and sustainable peace in Libya, with the formal endorsement of the Charter being an indispensable prerequisite for its successful implementation.

Statistics:

  • The situation in Libya remains volatile, characterized by continued infighting, protracted political stalemate, and institutional division between two rival governments.
  • 77% of the Libyan Government's territory is under the control of the Government of National Accord (GNA), while 23% is under the control of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) led by Khalifa Haftar.
  • 75% of the Libyan people have been affected by the conflict, with 35% experiencing displacement and 40% experiencing economic hardship.
  • 50% of the Libyan economy has been damaged or destroyed due to the conflict.

Sources:

  • Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo
  • 'Daily News'
  • African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Meeting
  • African Union High-Level Committee on Libya
  • United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)