Russia’s delegate to the United Nations: The Libyan situation continues to deteriorate and the United Nations must appoint a new envoy

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, called on the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to expedite the appointment of a new special envoy to Libya, noting that the situation in Libya continues to deteriorate. “Nebenzia” said during a session of the UN Security Council, today, Wednesday, that the position of the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy to Libya has been vacant for 4 months, and this undermines efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement in Libya. The Russian delegate pointed out that the military and political conditions in Libya continue to deteriorate. Adding that Moscow believes it is logical to choose an African figure for this position. …(and)