The Gharyan Municipal Council has announced an agreement with the city’s Comprehensive Reconciliation Committee to facilitate the return of all displaced residents, from 2011 to the present, regardless of their current location.
“We announce the return of all displaced sons and daughters of the city to their hometown and families, whether they are within the country or abroad, and the closing of the chapter on the past,” declared the statement.
This decision was made in coordination with branch directors, local community leaders, and the Comprehensive Reconciliation Committee within the municipality, exempting individuals currently involved in ongoing legal cases.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, leading to years of split governance.
The country’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict, impacting global oil prices.
The conflict has caused a significant humanitarian crisis, with thousands killed and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have faced dire conditions.
Planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and candidate eligibility, raising concerns about a peaceful political transition.
Despite a ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters, making military unification and foreign force removal crucial challenges.
