Security Council Committee on Libya Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts

On 5 December 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to consider the final report of the Panel of Experts on Libya, submitted in accordance with paragraph 18 of resolution 2701 (2023).

The Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of the Panel on its final report, which covered a range of issues, including acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, particularly the acts of Libyan armed groups, violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses, including in the context of human trafficking and migrant smuggling, violations of the arms embargo, illicit exports of refined petroleum products, particularly diesel, and issues related to the implementation of the assets freeze. The presentation was followed by an interactive discussion between Committee members and the Panel of Experts. In the discussion, Committee members acknowledged the work of the Panel.

The Committee also discussed the recommendations contained in the Panel's final report and is currently considering follow-up action in relation to the twelve recommendations addressed to the Committee.