Western Powers Welcome Libya’s Municipal Election Outcomes

The embassies of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States (P3+2) have issued a joint assertion relating to Libya’s municipal elections, the place 58 localities elected new native leaders.

The assertion from the 5 nations acknowledged the High National Elections Commission’s (HNEC) function in managing the electoral course of. “We commend the High National Elections Commission for the successful management of this democratic process”, famous the assertion, which additionally recognised the involvement of Libyan authorities, civil society organisations and safety personnel within the electoral proceedings.

The embassies famous the assist offered by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the United Nations Development Programme all through the method. According to the assertion, the elected municipal officers have obtained a mandate from voters.

The joint assertion referred to as on authorities to assist the newly elected leaders of their municipal duties.

Regarding future plans, the P3+2 addressed the second spherical of elections scheduled for January. The assertion requested Libyan authorities to allocate essential funding and guarantee safety for upcoming electoral operations.

The 5 nations urged that these municipal elections may contribute to growing a roadmap for nationwide elections below UN facilitation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​