The Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) will host an online meeting today to discuss selection criteria for a post-reform PresidencyThe Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) will host an online meeting today to discuss selection criteria for a post-reform Presidency Council and Prime Ministership. This session will address the selection and eligibility criteria for candidates in free elections, which will likely include a candidate’s age, residence, and connections to previous governments or militant factions. Special focus is likely to be placed on female representation in the Presidency Council and Parliament after the LPDF created a framework for female participation in government at the Tunis summit. If tribal leaders, who hold considerable power in Libyan politics, reject the agreement then further conflict and division will likely nullify any progress made. Wake up smarter with an assessment of the stories that will make headlines in the next 24 hours.

Source: Libya Today November 22, 2020 20:03 UTC