The Libyan Parliament, and the High Council of State (HCS) stressed the importance of implementing measures that would prevent the outbreak of a civil war in the country again.
This was during a meeting between the Parliament’s First Deputy Speaker, Fawzi Al-Nuwairi and HCS’ First Deputy Chairman, Naji Mukhtar. The two officials affirmed the need to commit to peace by all parties to the political process. As well as to respect and adhere to the decisions of state institutions.
The meeting dealt with a number of issues, especially from the constitutional and political aspects, in order to bring the visions between the two chambers closer together.
The two sides pointed to the necessity of “continuing consensus in the constitutional process, considering it a priority and the basis of the political process.” They also noted the importance of “implementing the political agreement, as it is the governing framework for the political process.”
Concerns have escalated over the return of violence and clashes to Tripoli. This is due to a recent military build-up over the past few days, following the ongoing dispute between the incumbent PM, Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba and the Parliament-designated Prime Minister, Fathi Bashagha.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said it was “following with deep concern the ongoing mobilization of forces and threats to resort to force to resolve legitimacy claims in Libya.”
It called for immediate de-escalation, and reiterated that the use of force by any party is unacceptable. As this would not lead to an outcome that secures recognition by the international community.
“The current political stalemate and all aspects of the crisis that afflicts Libya cannot be resolved through armed confrontation. These issues can only be resolved by the Libyan people exercising their right to choose their leaders and the renewal of legitimacy of State institutions through democratic elections,” UNSMIL said on Tuesday.
The mission affirmed that it will continue to work with relevant Libyan institutions and all actors to put the electoral process back on track as soon as possible.