This was to form an interim government that would reunite their two administrations and take the country into elections to choose a permanent government. But the United Nations (UN) and most other external actors have opposed the deal, insisting on elections before a new government is formed. The plan enjoys the support of the east-based military strongman Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, which is perhaps both a plus and a minus. Proponents of the plan warned that the turbulence of elections could upset the fragile peace that has prevailed for over a year. The Tobruk and Tripoli administrations remain divided on some of these issues, although they have agreed on an interim government before elections.

Source: Libya Today October 15, 2023 04:10 UTC