Libya failed to hold elections in December, following challenges such as legal disputes, controversial presidential hopefuls and the presence of rogue militias and foreign fighters in the country. The failure to hold the vote was a major blow to international efforts to bring peace to the Mediterranean nation. Libya’s energy sector has also fallen victim to political divisions, with a wave of forced closures of oil facilities since April. Sabadell Jose, the European Union envoy in Libya, called on protesters to “avoid any type of violence”. Libya has been racked by conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Source: Libya Today July 03, 2022 09:35 UTC