However, there were always fears that the composition of dialogue teams would scuttle the forum. Another sticking point is concern raised by the Supreme Council of Sheikhs and Notables that 45 participants in the political dialogue Forum were associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. The retention of Tripoli is carried in a document Williams submitted for approval to the forum participants. Addressing the participants at the opening ceremony, Tunisian President Kais Saied said that the launch of the dialogue was a historic moment. “Tunisia is proud of this meeting because it will be a prelude to a new beginning in Libya,” Saied said.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 13, 2020 18:33 UTC