UN envoy for Libya Stephanie Williams heads online meeting of Libyan Political Dialogue Forum a week after talks in Tunisia failed to name an executive authority.
Negotiations have given a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel but with wildcards like Haftar still empowered by foreign powers, there is a real risk to Libya’s long term security.
Participants at the talks in Tunisia "agreed that national elections should take place on 24 December 2021," acting UN envoy Stephanie Williams said.
Hanan al Barassi, a lawyer and outspoken critic of abuses in areas held by warlord Khalifa Haftar's illegal militia, was assassinated in public, rights groups say.
Rival Libyan factions meet for UN-led talks aimed at bringing lasting peace to their war-torn North African country and preparing for elections.
The decision comes after High Council of State, UN Support Mission urged Fayez al Sarraj to postpone his decision.
A November 2019 agreement between Turkey and Libya determines a portion of Turkey’s maritime rights in the region.
The head of Libya’s UN-supported and internationally recognised government says that he wants to hand over power to a new administration in October amid talks on ending the country’s conflict.
Turkey's President Erdogan and Libyan PM Al Sarraj hold talks in Istanbul to discuss developments in Libya, bilateral ties, and regional issues.
The agreement between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli and the Tobruk-based legislature to demilitarise Sirte is an important step towards peace but obstacles remain primarily in the form of the renegade warlord, Khalifa Haftar.
As the tiny island nation lies in the middle of a popular migration route, Maltese interests lie in ensuring a stable Libya capable of securing its borders.
Oil smuggling contributes to instability, crime and economic deprivation in Libya.
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