The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) in Libya announced the distribution of 62,679 voter cards for the first phase of the municipal council elections.
In a statement, the commission detailed that 44,131 of these cards were issued to men, while 18,548 were allocated to women.
Earlier, the HNEC had published the nomination forms and templates for municipal elections on its official website.
Last week, the HNEC launched an electronic verification mechanism to confirm the identity of voters as part of the municipal council elections process. This initiative coincides with the distribution of voter cards, which began yesterday, according to a statement published by the commission on its Facebook page.
This step is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the electoral process according to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The project initially targets four municipalities: Zliten, Al-Sbiaa, Brak, and Al-Abrak.
It is noteworthy that the electronic verification of voter identities is conducted using advanced devices that register voters’ biometric data during the collection of their voter cards at the designated election centers.
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.
