Geneva: United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al Nashif, stressed that any sustainable political settlement in Libya must be grounded in justice, human rights, and address the root causes of conflict and weak governance, while also establishing legitimate institutions.
According to Qatar News Agency, Al Nashif spoke during an interactive dialogue on technical cooperation with Libya, held as part of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. She stated that Libya is at a critical turning point, noting that the UN Support Mission’s political roadmap, announced in August, has renewed hope after years of political stalemate.
She added that the roadmap paves the way for national elections, unified institutions, and structured dialogue, but warned that the country still faces major challenges stemming from a longstanding legacy of serious human rights violations.
Al Nashif emphasized the need for the effective participation of all groups, including minorities, to ensure an inclusive national dialogue capable of moving Libya forward.
She also referred to a recent report detailing the activities of the UN Human Rights Office in Libya, highlighting efforts to bring together stakeholders from both eastern and western Libya to reach consensus on a legislative framework for transitional justice and national reconciliation, as well as a law to prevent violence against women.