CITY, Libya — A historic agreement was reached on Sunday, with representatives from Libya’s eastern and western authorities, collectively known as the 4+4 Committee, confirming plans to hold elections within the next two years. This decision, the outcome of months of UN-sponsored negotiations, seeks to address the long-standing division in the North African nation following the 2011 fall of Muammar Gaddafi.
The proposed elections, set to take place by August 2026, aim to unify the country, which has been governed by two rival governments: Abdulhamid Dbeibah’s internationally recognized Government of National Unity in the west and Khalifa Haftar’s eastern Government of National Stability. Moussa Al-Koni, Vice-President of the Libyan Presidential Council, expressed optimism regarding the agreement: “Our participation today is in support of a political opportunity that must be safeguarded and built upon. This will move Libya from managing division to ending it, and from merely waiting for elections to making tangible progress towards them. “.
Abdul Rahman Al — Abbar, representing the eastern administration, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the compromises made and the overcoming of obstacles through national will and intentions. Since Gaddafi’s ouster, Libya has been embroiled in chaos, marked by a humanitarian crisis and economic hardship.
The UN has been instrumental in mediating the talks, hoping to bring an end to the conflict and establish a stable government. Despite the cautious optimism surrounding the agreement, there remain concerns about the feasibility of implementing it effectively.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, hoping this step towards reconciliation will lead to a lasting peace for the Libyan people.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: Rédaction Africanews
