At the local level, the Central Committee for Municipal Council Elections aims to conclude 70 outstanding council elections this year, including in Libya’s eastern region. He pointed out, however, that these efforts will be futile if the legislature does not adopt necessary electoral legislation in time to implement credible national elections. In that context, the international community must support Libya and its neighbours in monitoring and securing the country’s southern border. Breaches of the arms embargo must stop, and all foreign forces and mercenaries must be withdrawn from Libya without delay. He also underscored the importance of preserving Libyan foreign assets and stated that all matters pertaining to the control of Libya’s oil infrastructure and export operations should be resolved domestically.

Source: Libya Today May 21, 2021 22:07 UTC