The United Nations is organizing a new meeting of Libyan experts aimed at revitalizing the long-delayed national elections.
According to Stephanie Koury, the acting head of the UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the experts will be tasked with formulating solutions to address contentious aspects of the electoral laws.
Koury further stated that the committee’s mandate will also encompass the creation of a clear governance framework, including milestones and priorities for a government established through consensus.
The national elections that were set for December 2021 were called off due to disputes regarding the eligibility of key candidates. Since then, a UN-supported political initiative to resolve over a decade of conflict in the North African nation has faced significant setbacks.
In August, the Libyan parliament, located in Tobruk in the east, voted to terminate the term of the Tripoli-based government led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh.
Libya is currently under the control of two competing administrations situated in the east and west.
Holding an election would facilitate the formation of a unified national government, military, and the consolidation of state institutions.
