He called on all stakeholders to engage in UNSMIL’s mediation efforts and move from entrenched positions to facilitate national elections. Libyans are calling for a national political solution and local elections. She highlighted that in June the High National Elections Commission opened voter registration for municipal elections in 60 municipalities, with over 30,000 people registering so far. All stakeholders must engage in UNSMIL’s mediation efforts and move from entrenched positions to facilitate national elections. She welcomed progress towards local elections, urging authorities to facilitate the High National Elections Commission’s work, and hoped to see presidential and parliamentary elections follow.

Source: Libya Today June 19, 2024 21:31 UTC