Hanna Tetteh warned that stalled political progress and deepening divisions are pushing Libya toward renewed instability and uncertainty.
Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, she said Libya remains far from achieving goals outlined in its fragile political roadmap.
Tetteh cautioned that some actors continue to bypass public expectations, weakening democratic accountability and undermining trust in already fractured national institutions.
She stressed that parallel political structures formed outside agreements are eroding United Nations-led efforts to reunify the country.
Allowing the status quo to persist, she argued, risks legitimising stagnation instead of encouraging meaningful negotiations and long-overdue political compromises.
Tetteh warned that continued delays carry risks beyond Libya, with potential regional consequences if the roadmap remains unimplemented.
She highlighted worsening economic conditions, citing rising prices, fuel shortages and deepening poverty as signs of systemic failure.
The envoy said Libya’s current economic model is no longer sustainable, warning that public frustration is intensifying amid growing hardship.
Despite the bleak outlook, she pointed to a temporary oil revenue boost as a narrow opportunity to stabilise finances.
On security, Tetteh noted no ceasefire breaches, but described the situation as fragile, especially along southern borders and the northwest coast.
Armed groups and criminal networks continue competing for territory, threatening to unravel already delicate security arrangements.
She also raised concern over the humanitarian impact of the Sudan conflict, with Libya needing $115.5 million to support displaced populations.
Tetteh urged the council to pressure Libyan leaders to unify institutions and advance long-delayed national elections.
Libya remains divided between rival administrations in Tripoli and Benghazi, with political reconciliation efforts still falling short of expectations.