THE top UN official in Libya warned on Tuesday that the political, military and security situation in the oil-rich north African country has deteriorated “quite rapidly” over the past two months.

Stephanie Khoury insisted that without renewed political talks leading to a unified government and elections, there will be greater instability.

Painting a grim picture to the UN security council, Ms Khoury reported on rival government forces unilaterally making military moves toward each other in July and August.