No. 246: UN Mediation in Libya: Peace Still a Distant Prospect

Author(s): Lisa Watanabe
Editor(s): Benno Zogg
Series Editor(s): Lisa Watanabe, Fabien Merz, Benno Zogg
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 246
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2019

Over the past five years, the Libyan conflict seems to have defied mediation efforts, which could have dire consequences for Libyans, for Libya’s neighbors and Europe. Despite its shortcomings, the UN’s approach remains the dominant framework for finding a political solution. However, the UN process will continue to falter as long as relevant regional and international actors work at cross purposes.

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