The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has pledged his commitment to delivering justice against crimes committed in Libya.

Khan made the pledge while addressing the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, as Libya continues efforts towards the return peace and stability after years of conflict.

"This situation cannot be a never-ending story," said Khan. "Justice delayed may not always be justice denied, but justice that can still be arrived at."

Libya has been engulfed by conflict since the 2011ouster and killing of long-term ruler, Muammar Gaddafi.

Gaddafi's death prompted the spouting of various factions that sought to rule the country but ended up segmenting it in parts.

A UN-backed peace initiative that aims to restore peace in the North African country has seen the factions hold peace talks with the ultimate goal of restoring a unified central government.

A Joint Committee of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State met in Cairo, Egypt, earlier this month for further consultations aimed at determining the constitutional basis for fair, credible, transparent, and inclusive elections.

But as the election process continues, the ICC prosecutor is keen to see victims get justice for the years of destruction caused by the conflict. He urged closer investigation into possible crimes.

"Our new approach prioritizes the voices of survivors," Khan said. "To do so we must move closer to them. We cannot conduct investigations, we cannot build trust, while working at arms-length from those affected"