How can young people regain their normal lives, or those they were accustomed to before the outbreak of chaos, at the very least? Moreover, the government did not submit official studies to implement the presidential initiative, and work was limited to a system for registering those wishing to marry. However, Sharif, a journalist from the city of Tobruk, warned of negative repercussions and dire consequences that the marriage initiative will have in the long run, regardless of the moral boost to the initiative. The human rights defender, who preferred not to be named for personal reasons, pointed to the occurrence of dangerous acts in Libyan society, in light of the “marriage initiative,” saying: “There are reports of unrealistic marriage contracts and without cohabitation between the spouses (marriage on paper) with the girl staying in the house. The marriage initiative opens the door wide for large segments of Libyans to express their opinions and viewpoints.

Source: Libya Today September 19, 2021 16:18 UTC