The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has said it concluded two simultaneous workshops in Tunis aimed at strengthening the legislative authority’s role in reforming and developing Libya’s security sector.
The primary workshop brought together representatives from the Defense and National Security Committee of the House of Representatives, the National Security Committee of the High Council of State, security institutions, and military public prosecutors. The parallel workshop involved civil society organizations from across Libya, according to UNSMIL.
In their final statement, representatives of the two committees of both chambers reaffirmed their commitment to a civil Libyan state, democratic elections, and rejecting foreign military presence. They also called for separating security and military functions, reviewing security sector laws in accordance with international human rights standards, and urging UNSMIL to facilitate dialogue between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State leading to a unified executive authority.
The participants emphasized their dedication to working together to implement the workshop’s recommendations and previous efforts to reform and develop the security sector. The goal is to create a safe and stable life for all Libyans while protecting their rights and freedoms through unified and legitimate institutions.