The December 24 elections did not happen and there are disagreements in Libya and the UN over a new date for national elections. This agreement called for national elections to be held by the end of 2021. The elections are now supposed to be held on January 24th but few in Libya believe that is realistic. These visits, at Turkish expense, were part of the deal for those signing up to serve in Libya for up to a year. Without the cash provided by oil exports Libya could not import enough food and other essentials to keep the population alive.

Source: Libya Today January 14, 2022 10:49 UTC