Offices of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) in cities and regions across eastern and western Libya have called for keeping the HNEC's administration from political polarization and for preserving its unity and stability. The statements were issued by election administration offices in Tripoli, Sabha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Al-Aziziya, Sirte, Al-Marj, Benghazi, Al-Zawiya, the Western Mountains, Al-Nawahi Al-Arbaa, Ghadames, Tarhuna–Msallata, and the Western Coast. Offices in Benghazi, Sirte, Tobruk, and Al-Marj stressed the importance of adhering to clearly defined legal competencies and respecting the applicable legislative frameworks, especially the role of the representative legislative authority embodied in the House of Representatives. The dispute over the HNEC began after the House of Representatives issued a decision during its most recent session on December 29 to complete the composition of the Commission’s board. Last Monday, Al-Kamishi won the position of HNEC chairperson in a vote held by the High Council of State, which also announced that it would convene another session next week to elect the remaining three members.

Source: Libya Observer January 07, 2026 20:16 UTC