Tripoli: The United Nations has renewed its support for Libya's efforts to combat organized crime. Ulrika Richardson, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Libya and Resident Coordinator, has emphasized the UN mission's commitment to supporting national efforts aimed at combating organized crime, strengthening the rule of law, and building institutions capable of ensuring security and stability in Libya. According to Libyan News Agency, Richardson made these remarks during the launch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) report in Tripoli. The report, titled "Dynamics of Drug Trafficking in Libya and North Africa," was hosted by the Attorney General's Office. Richardson highlighted that drug trafficking is a strategic threat that undermines the rule of law, funds illicit activities, and destabilizes peace and security, thereby weakening state authority in Libya and the broader region. She explained that the r eport responds to calls from the UN Security Council for comprehensive assessments of organized crime. The analysis of drug trafficking as a key component of the criminal economy underscores the necessity for a deeper understanding of the complex relationships among various illicit networks. Richardson noted that the ongoing activities of these criminal networks weaken national institutions and undermine sovereignty. This situation requires coordinated national and international responses that are grounded in the rule of law and aim to strengthen state capacities in both prevention and enforcement. In her closing remarks, the Deputy Special Representative expressed her gratitude to the Attorney General's Office for its leadership and for hosting the event. She praised the partnership and cooperation with the UN system in Libya and reiterated the Mission's ongoing support for efforts to combat organized crime and enhance security and stability.
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