Western powers said they would continue to support Libya's interim government after the delay of a presidential election that had been scheduled for Friday. Libya's parliament said in September that it would not recognize the interim government beyond December 24. The Western powers said there could be no transfer of power until after the election. The election could take place in JanuaryLibya's High National Electoral Commission has suggested pushing back the vote to January 24. The Western powers warned that a power grab will not be tolerated: "We stand ready to hold to account those who threaten the stability or undermine the political and electoral process in Libya, through violence, or the incitement of violence."

Source: Libya Today December 25, 2021 00:37 UTC