UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has commended “the successful conduct of polling” for the first group of 58 Libyan Municipal Councils on 16 November, organized by the High National Elections Commission (HNEC). The Mission congratulated the Libyan people for their “impressive 74% voter turnout” and HNEC for ensuring a technically sound and inclusive electoral process. The mission also commended the dedications of security agencies involved in ensuring a safe environment for the elections to take place. “This municipal election is an important step towards strengthening democracy and ensuring accountable and responsive governance and legitimacy of Libyan institutions,” according to UNSMIL.

Source: Libya Today November 18, 2024 18:45 UTC