Communiqué of the 1291st Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 24 July 2025, at the Level of Heads of State and Government, on the Situation in Libya.

Abstract

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union, meeting at the Heads of State and Government level, reaffirmed its commitment to Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and the restoration of peace and stability through a Libyan-led political and reconciliation process. The PSC expressed concern over continued insecurity, including clashes in Tripoli, and emphasized the urgent need to maintain public order, disarm non-state armed groups, and protect civilians, warning perpetrators of recent attacks of accountability. It supported national elections, rejected foreign interference, and called for the immediate withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries. The Council commended progress made by Libyan leaders and the AU High-Level Committee on Reconciliation, urged swift implementation of the Reconciliation Charter, and addressed ongoing violations of arms embargoes, misuse of frozen assets, and abuses against African migrants. It further called for enhanced AU-UN collaboration, activation of the Tripartite Task Force on migration, the appointment of a Special Envoy on Migration, and the relocation of the AU Liaison Office to Tripoli. The PSC concluded by committing to remain actively seized of the matter.