In a renewed effort to resolve Libya’s long-standing political deadlock, a major gathering of 88 political parties in Tripoli has called on the UN Advisory Committee to define the timeline of the transitional phase without the possibility of extensions. The parties also urged a revision of the constitutional declaration.
A statement issued by the forum stressed the need for the committee to draft a comprehensive political agreement that tackles the roots of the crisis. The proposed roadmap should ensure sustainable stability and avoid the pitfalls of previous deals. It must also pave the way for both presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible, without either being dependent on the other.
Sabri Al-Mabrouk, head of the media office of the Libyan National Movement Party, told Al-Weeam newspaper that the deteriorating security and economic conditions, along with international interference, prompted the political parties to put forward a Libyan-led vision for peace. He recalled how 88 parties had united to push for a solution during the turbulent era of former US President Donald Trump.
Al-Mabrouk stressed that any recommendations made by the advisory committee should be subject to a popular referendum to restore legitimacy to the Libyan people. He pointed to key obstacles blocking elections, including the presence of armed groups, entrenched elites controlling much of Libya’s wealth, and foreign interference tied to global rivalries.
He accused the UN mission of failing to prevent the flow of weapons and the looting of public funds. He warned that Libyans fear a division of the country if global powers like the US and Russia seek to split spheres of influence in Libya.
Al-Mabrouk concluded, “Libya faces serious threats — division, migrant resettlement, and deep-rooted corruption. Talking about elections without addressing these core issues may ignite conflict, not democracy.”
