Gaddafi angrily tore up the UN Charter and called it a “Terror Council”; 17 years later, Japan-backed Libya wants a seat on the UN Security Council

In 2009, Muammar Gaddafi famously denounced the UN Security Council as a “Terror Council,” accusing its permanent members of using their veto power to exploit weaker nations. Seventeen years later, Libya is seeking a seat on the same council, with Japan now backing its bid for a non-permanent seat for the 2028–2029 term.

Libya is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–29, which would give it a stronger voice on global security issues.

If elected to the United Nations Security Council, Libya would serve as one of the 10 non-permanent members alongside the five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US.

Japan officially backs the Libyan bid

Japan has expressed its formal support for Libya’s candidacy to join the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member.