To most observers, such shaky foundations doomed any prospect of elections, and progress toward a stable post-conflict situation. Simply picking another arbitrary date for the elections without addressing underlying woes risks a repeat of the events that ultimately dashed the hopes of nearly 3 million voters and sank Libya deeper into hopelessness. Had the elections taken place anyway, it would have been according to rules he set, while being a candidate himself. From the UN perspective, elections are the only way state institutions can regain their credibility and legitimacy. Proposing elections this summer reflects an almost infuriating refusal to acknowledge the glaring vulnerabilities in existing processes and the criminal forces monopolizing the public stage in Libya.

Source: Libya Today January 22, 2022 19:49 UTC