The Speaker of the Tunisian Parliament, Ibrahim Bouderbala, stated that both Tunisian and Algerian positions support a Libyan-led solution without foreign intervention, emphasizing the significant impact of the trilateral cooperation between Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya on the regional level.
This announcement was made during a joint press conference held on Friday in Tunisia with the President of the Algerian People’s National Assembly, Ibrahim Boughali. Bouderbala expressed his hope that the Libyan side would take positive steps to resolve internal issues without being influenced by external parties.
The press conference also addressed several topics of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral relations between Tunisia and Algeria and discussing the Palestinian issue.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
