Written question asked by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative) on Monday, 2 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 2025. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Libya: Politics and Government

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to support the government of Libya's transition to democracy, including by assisting with the encouragement of national elections and providing advice on curbing the power of armed groups.

Answer: The status quo in Libya is unsustainable and deeply damaging for ordinary Libyans. It leaves Libya extremely vulnerable to third state actors set on pursuing control over Libya's security, politics and economy. The UK continues to support the UN's efforts to broker a Libyan-owned and led political settlement. We engage regularly with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and Libyan interlocutors in support of this effort, including discussing the role and influence of armed groups and security actors.

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