Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
Summary
Libya’s rival political groups have signed a UN-backed agreement to create a plan aiming for presidential and legislative elections within two years. The deal tries to solve long-standing disputes that have kept the country divided since 2011, but many challenges remain due to deep mistrust and armed groups.Key Facts
- Libya has been unstable since 2011 when Muammar Gaddafi’s rule ended.
- Two main political centers control Libya: the Government of National Accord in Tripoli (west) and the House of Representatives in Tobruk and Benghazi (east).
- Military leader Khalifa Haftar controls eastern Libya through the Libyan National Army.
- A 2020 ceasefire stopped fighting but did not unite the country politically.
- The UN’s 4+4 committee agreement was signed to plan national elections within 24 months.
- Previous UN efforts, like the 2015 Skhirat Agreement, failed to fully unify Libya’s government.
- The 2021 planned election was cancelled two days before voting after political disagreements.
- The new agreement hopes to overcome the issues of divided institutions and military influence.
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