The 6+6 committee is tasked with setting rules and regulations for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in the country. The joint committee representing the two Libyan legislative bodies had agreed on drafting electoral laws to enable the holding of these long-delayed elections seen as critical to peace and stability. The existence of different, competing governmental institutions has led to increased instability in the country and has complicated the Libyan bureaucracy. The prolonged lack of a cohesive governing body and unified political leadership exacerbates Libya’s political and economic instability. However, Libyan stakeholders remain cautiously optimistic over the possibility of breaking political stalemate through the elections.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 23, 2023 09:06 UTC