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  • Updated: May 25, 2022

Libya: UN Secretary-General Urges Country's Presidential Election

Libya: UN Secretary-General Urges Country's Presidential Ele

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on all sides to set a new date for elections in Libya.

Guterres said in a report by Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa): "A clear, consensual path to elections is, now more than ever, a political necessity.

"The aspirations of the people of Libya to choose their leaders through fair, credible and inclusive democratic elections, and to live in a united, peaceful and stable country must be met.

"Libyan institutions and political leaders have the responsibility to resume the electoral process as soon as possible."

The situation in Libya is tense after a presidential election, seen as crucial for reestablishing stability in the country, did not take place as scheduled in December.

The country is divided into two governments, one under Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and one under former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha.

More tension mounted in the country since parliament in March gave confidence to a new government headed by Bashagha, while Dbeibah insists on remaining at his post as the country's prime minister.

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