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Unity at last: Is Libya's damaging power struggle at an end?
Germany🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Unity at last: Is Libya's damaging power struggle at an end?

Libya's warring factions have reached an agreement, mediated by the United Nations, to hold parliamentary and presidential elections within two years. This marks a potential end to the country's decade-long division since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Two competing governments, one based in western Tripoli and the other in eastern Tobruk, had previously failed to agree on elections. The deal includes restructuring Libya’s electoral commission and resolving disputes over the legal framework for voting. While the UN emphasizes creating a 'secure and trusted electoral process,' doubts remain about whether these steps will lead to free and fair elections. Analysts note that past agreements have collapsed due to lack of enforcement, and the success of this one depends on how binding the commitments are.

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Unity at last: Is Libya's damaging power struggle at an end?

Libya's warring factions have reached an agreement, mediated by the United Nations, to hold parliamentary and presidential elections within two years. This marks a potential end to the country's decade-long division since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Two competing governments, one based in western Tripoli and the other in eastern Tobruk, had previously failed to agree on elections. The deal includes restructuring Libya’s electoral commission and resolving disputes over the legal framework for voting. While the UN emphasizes creating a 'secure and trusted electoral process,' doubts remain about whether these steps will lead to free and fair elections. Analysts note that past agreements have collapsed due to lack of enforcement, and the success of this one depends on how binding the commitments are.

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