UN Advisor for Libya Stephanie Williams has invited the head of the High Council of State (HCS) Khalid al Mishri for a meeting with the President of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aqila Saleh to discuss ways to end ongoing impasse and reach consensus for the organization of elections. Libya currently has two rival Prime Ministers, backed either by the HCS or HoR. The rivalry between the two chambers has bolstered the division in the oil-rich African country which failed to hold UN-backed elections on Dec. 24. Williams who is expected to leave office end of this month has been bringing various sides to work on a common path towards elections. Menfi’s spokesperson Najwa Weheba said the meeting discussed the need for the success of constitutional talks in Cairo between the HoR and High Council of State.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 17, 2022 12:19 UTC