Rival Libya factions sign deal to hold national elections within two years
Summary
Libya’s rival governments have agreed to hold national elections within two years under a single executive authority. The deal was signed in Tripoli with support from the United Nations after years of division between the eastern and western administrations.Key Facts
- The agreement requires legislative and presidential elections within 24 months.
- It was signed by representatives from Libya’s two main rival groups: the internationally recognized Government of National Unity in the west and an eastern administration linked to Khalifa Haftar.
- The signing took place under the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli.
- An earlier draft was approved by a UN-backed committee with members from both rival groups.
- If the two main political bodies do not approve the deal within one month, it will still become a national constitutional document with UN Security Council support.
- Despite the deal, there is doubt about its success due to ongoing political and security challenges.
- Libya has been divided since 2014 after the fall of leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
- Previous attempts to hold presidential elections have been delayed by political disagreements.
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