The first preparatory forum for the General Gathering of National Reconciliation Councils concluded in Sirte on Wednesday under the auspices of the Supreme Council for Reconciliation.
The event, attended by prominent figures, including Dr Ahmed Bou Greiba, Head of the Supreme Council for Reconciliation, and tribal leaders from the Tuareg and Sirte communities, focused on fostering dialogue among Libya’s diverse communities to achieve national reconciliation.
In its final recommendations, the forum called on Libyans to reject hatred and division and to embrace values of tolerance and unity. It stressed the importance of prioritising Libyan-led dialogue over external negotiations and reaffirmed its opposition to any foreign interference undermining Libya’s sovereignty.
The forum also emphasised the need to unify state institutions, including the military, police, judiciary, and security agencies. It urged authorities to expedite efforts to finalise the constitution and reach a consensus on national identity and unity.
Participants called for legislative bodies to enact laws that promote transitional justice and national reconciliation. They highlighted the importance of addressing grievances through restorative justice, which includes compensating victims, releasing political detainees, and ensuring the return of displaced persons to their homes.
The forum underscored the necessity of activating laws related to transitional justice and reconciliation while calling for measures to prevent discrimination among victims. It also stressed the need for immediate action to reunify state institutions and prioritise national stability.
These recommendations reflect Libya’s broader efforts to achieve justice and reconciliation, marking a critical step toward building a unified and stable nation.
