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Libya's rival officials conclude election talks without deal

The U.N. says rival Libyan officials wrapped up weeklong talks without an agreement on disputed constitutional arrangements for elections

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Libya’s Rival Officials Conclude Election Talks without Deal

Rival Libyan officials wrapped up weeklong talks in the Egyptian capital without an agreement on constitutional arrangements for elections, the United Nations said Tuesday. Twelve lawmakers from Libya’s east-based parliament and 12 from the High Council of State, an advisory body in the capital of Tripoli in western Libya, took…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2022

Libya’s Rival Govts Start UN-Backed Talks in Egypt

Representatives of Libya's two rival governments began talks in Egypt on Wednesday aimed at reaching agreement on holding national elections, the United Nations Mission in Libya said. Libya has had two competing governments since March when the eastern-based parliament appointed Fathi Bashagha to replace the Tripoli-based prime minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

UN Warns Libya Could Be Divided Again, Urges 2022 Elections

The United Nations' political chief warned Wednesday that Libya could again see two rival administrations and a return to instability, calling for elections as soon as possible to unify the oil-rich North African nation. Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo told the UN Security Council she is encouraged by support for a UN…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

U.N. Libya adviser aims for elections agreement this month

A senior United Nations Libya official is seeking agreement this month on election laws and constitutional arrangements, she told Reuters on Wednesday, with rival factions locked in a dangerous stand-off.

Reuters · Mar 9, 2022

UN official urges Libyans to work towards elections

The U.N.’s top official for Libya has urged the country’s divided factions to refrain from violence and agree on a framework for the future

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

U.N. Libya adviser seeks joint committee on constitution

The United Nations Libya adviser Stephanie Williams said on Friday she had invited the parliament and High State Council to each nominate six members for a joint committee on Libya's constitutional arrangements.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

UN Libya Adviser Seeks Joint Committee on Constitution

The United Nations Libya adviser Stephanie Williams said on Friday she had invited the parliament and High State Council to each nominate six members for a joint committee on Libya's constitutional arrangements. Libya's political process fell apart in December with the collapse of a scheduled election, with major factions and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

UN Concerned Over Libya Parliament Vote on New PM

The United Nations voiced concern on Thursday over reports that a vote in Libya's parliament to install a new government "fell short of the expected standards". An emailed statement from the UN secretary general's spokesperson said there were reports that the vote did not meet standards of transparency and procedure,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

UN Stresses Need to Preserve Calm in Libya

UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Libya Stephanie Williams made on Sunday a surprise visit to the city of Sabratha, where she was greeted by the Boy Scouts before meeting with the mayor, as well as members of the municipal council, and representatives from the Council of Elders and Notables. Williams…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022