“These chosen actors have the capacity to either reach consensus and advance the political process or prolong the stalemate and prevent Libya from holding peaceful elections. Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar is ready for dialogue but has conditioned the Government of National Unity’s participation to the inclusion of the House of Representatives-appointed Government. A thriving civic space is critical for the political process. He added, “The political process must remain the primary and only option for establishing security and stability”, meaning committing to dialogue to resolve differences. Security, political and humanitarian tracks must be paralleled with focusing on economic and development paths, which are essential for long-term stability.

Source: Libya Today December 19, 2023 19:47 UTC