Libyan Factions Agree to Hold Elections Within 24 Months
Rival Libyan political factions meeting in Tripoli under United Nations auspices have reached an agreement to hold national elections within two years.
Representatives of rival political factions in Libya signed an agreement in Tripoli aimed at holding long-delayed national elections within 24 months.
UN Talks in Tripoli
Representatives of Libya's rival political factions gathered in Tripoli to resolve disputes over election laws and reform the national electoral institution.
The signing ceremony took place under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in the capital, Tripoli.
Long-Stalled Process
The political process aimed at resolving the conflict in Libya, which has been ongoing for over a decade, has remained stalled since the collapse of elections planned for December 2021 due to disputes over candidacy.
4+4 Format Talks
The agreement was signed following smaller-format talks dubbed 4+4, which involved representatives from Libya's four main institutions.
The Government of National Unity, the High Council of State, the House of Representatives, and the Libyan National Army participated in the process.
24-Month Timeline and Framework
Walid Ellafi, the Minister of State for Political Affairs and Communications of the Government of National Unity, stated that legislative and presidential elections must be held under a single executive authority within a period not exceeding 24 months.
Shibani AbuHamoud, head of the army general command delegation, stated that a framework would be developed within one month to monitor all issues related to the implementation of the agreement.