Libyan factions sign pact to organise national elections within two years
Libya's competing political groups signed an agreement in Tripoli to hold presidential and parliamentary elections no later than 24 months away.
In a ceremony at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in Tripoli, leaders of Libya's four main power centers agreed to a roadmap that mandates presidential and legislative elections within a period not exceeding 24 months. The arrangement, negotiated through a "4+4" format involving two delegates from each institution, also envisions a consolidated executive and a reformed elections body. State minister of political affairs Walid Ellafi emphasized the need for unified national institutions, while army commander Shibani AbuHamoud pledged cooperation with the UN mission to draft implementation details within a month.
Should the House of Representatives and the High Council of State fail to endorse the pact promptly, the signatories will pursue its adoption as a constitutional document through nationwide mechanisms and seek endorsement from the UN Security Council. The agreement aims to break a stalemate that began after the collapse of a December 2021 vote and to bring stability to a country divided since 2014. Despite widespread calls for voting, many Libyans remain skeptical about a process that could displace current power holders.
Why it matters
The deal could end years of political deadlock and set a path toward unified governance in Libya.
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