Libya has had little peace or security since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising and it split in 2014 between warring eastern and western factions. Though major warfare paused after a 2020 ceasefire, there is little trust between the main factional leaders. Speaking in an interview, Elseddik, 43, defended his family's role in the country and sought to portray himself as representing Libya's younger generation. Before presidential elections can take place, the United Nations is pushing for nationwide legislative elections. Haftar said there could be no elections without the security situation being stabilised across the country.
