Representatives from Libya’s rival political institutions have signed an agreement to hold long-delayed presidential and legislative elections within two years, following years of political division and stalled reforms.
The deal was signed at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli after talks involving representatives from the Government of National Unity, High Council of State, House of Representatives, and Libyan National Army.
Key developments:
- Walid Ellafi, Libya’s state minister of political affairs and communications, said elections should take place within 24 months under unified national institutions.
- Shibani AbuHamoud, head of the army’s general command delegation, said a framework to oversee implementation would be developed with UNSMIL.
- The agreement seeks progress on electoral laws and reforms to the national elections body.
Libya has faced prolonged instability since the 2011 uprising, with political divisions delaying elections originally planned for 2021.
ℹ️ Reuters
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