US Supports UN Efforts to Resolve Libya Crisis

The United States has endorsed UN efforts to mediate the escalating conflict between Libya's rival administrations over the management of the Central Bank, emphasizing the need to protect vital oil revenues. Following the eastern administration's suspension of operations at oil fields, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is convening an emergency meeting to address the crisis and has called for the immediate lifting of force majeure on oil fields. Libya remains divided between the UN-recognized government in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and the eastern administration backed by military leader Khalifa Haftar. The Central Bank, located in Tripoli, manages the country's oil revenue, which is under threat from the rival administration's actions. Reports of intimidation and arbitrary arrests of Central Bank employees have raised concerns about the stability of Libya's economy. The situation has been exacerbated by recent kidnappings and assaults on bank personnel, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic resolution.