دور الأمم المتحدة في استقلال ليبيا

Abstract

After World War II, Libya became a battleground for international competition among Britain, France, and the Soviet Union due to its strategic location. In 1943, Britain and France divided control over Libya’s regions, each pursuing its own interests. Later, the "Bevin-Sforza Plan" proposed international trusteeship over Libya, but it faced strong opposition, especially after Haiti’s unexpected vote against it in the United Nations, leading to its failure. The Arab League and Libyan nationalist movements played a crucial role in advocating for independence, culminating in a UN resolution in 1949 that declared Libya an independent state. Libya officially gained independence on December 24, 1951, but faced delays in joining the United Nations due to Cold War tensions until 1955. Libya’s post-WWII history highlights the power of national struggle in resisting foreign interventions.