Libyan Presidential Council head welcomes UN mission mandate extension
Libyan President Mohamed Menfi arrives at the United Nations General Assembly to delivered a speech, in New York, the United States, September 23, 2026. /VCG Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed Menfi and authorities in eastern Libya on Saturday welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2835, which extends the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for 12 months. In a statement on his official Facebook page, Menfi praised UNSMIL's role in leading mediation efforts, saying the resolution reaffirmed respect for Libya's sovereignty, national unity and the frameworks governing the political process.
