The Advisory Committee has wrapped up its first two-day meeting in Tripoli, marking a critical step in Libya’s ongoing political process. Facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the meeting focused on establishing the committee’s operational framework, setting the stage for its next session scheduled for next week. Participants also engaged in initial discussions on key contentious issues related to Libya’s electoral framework.
Stephanie Khoury, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, underscored the committee’s role as a pivotal component of the broader political roadmap. She emphasized that its primary mandate is to develop concrete proposals to address critical electoral disputes hindering Libya’s path to national elections.
“As the UN mission advances a multi-track approach encompassing political, security, and economic dimensions, the Advisory Committee must remain focused on the electoral framework. Specifically, it should tackle the contentious issues obstructing national elections,” Khoury stated, addressing committee members. “This is not a political forum, and its credibility hinges on maintaining this mission.”
The committee’s recommendations will be submitted to UNSMIL for consideration in subsequent political stages, with the ultimate goal of supporting Libyan institutions and decision-makers in holding free and fair national elections.
