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// DOSSIER — libya-un-security-council-seat-bid
Libya Seeks UN Security Council Seat for 2028-2029 Term
REL_TIME: 26 Sep 2026 03:12Z · LANG: EN
Libya has officially announced its candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term. The bid has received domestic backing from both the head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, and the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives in eastern Libya, who view the campaign as a national priority to strengthen the nation's international presence and contribute to global peace.
// Background
Libya has experienced prolonged political division and conflict following the 2011 uprising, making unified national campaigns and international diplomatic efforts significant steps toward projecting state cohesion and engaging with multilateral bodies like the United Nations.
// Key Developments
- Libya launched its candidacy for a UN Security Council seat for the 2028-2029 term.
- Mohamed Al-Manfi stated the candidacy aims to defend national and regional interests and contribute to international peace.
- The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives expressed full support for the bid, calling it a national priority.
- Authorities emphasized the need to secure regional and international backing to represent Arab, African, and Islamic interests.
// Timeline
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Libya announces its campaign to seek a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term.
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The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives officially announces its support for the bid and urges institutional unity.
// Perspectives
[Mohamed Al-Manfi (Presidential Council)]
Supports the UN Security Council bid as a way to project influence, protect regional interests, and promote international security.
[House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee]
Strongly supports the bid as a national priority, urging state institutions to coordinate efforts past political divisions and secure regional and international backing.
// Quotes
“The launch of the country's candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2028-2029 is aimed at strengthening its presence, defending its interests and those of its neighbours, and contributing responsibly to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
