Libya is set to hold the first round of its presidential elections on Dec 24, after years of United Nations-led attempts to usher in a more democratic future and bring the country’s war to an end. Muammar Gaddafi was killed that same year in October amid the ensuing fighting that would turn into a civil war. The long-awaited vote still faces challenges, including unresolved issues over laws governing the elections, and occasional infighting among armed groups. The Geneva-based diplomat serves as both a special envoy for Libya and head of the UN political mission in the country. “You have a moral responsibility towards the developments in my country over the past 10 years,” he told the group.

Source: Libya Today November 25, 2021 11:05 UTC