Delegation from Libya's south to Tetteh: East-west divisions harmful to road to elections
A delegation of 28 figures from southern Libya told the UN envoy to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, that the ongoing institutional divisions between the east and west are negatively impacting the south. They expressed a strong desire to see national elections through which all Libyans can choose their leaders and establish unified national institutions.
The meeting took place Monday with Tetteh and her deputy, Stephanie Koury, according to a statement published by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on its Facebook page.
The southern delegation emphasized the importance of ensuring that all cultural components have the opportunity to participate equally as citizens in the governance of the country.
Tetteh, in turn, briefed the delegation on the outcomes of the Advisory Committee and the country-wide consultations led by the UN mission regarding the political process, as well as the recent meeting of the International Follow-up Committee in Berlin.
She stressed the need for all Libyans to actively participate in the political process and play a role in shaping Libya's future. Participants shared their views on the committee's outcomes and voiced both their expectations for the political track and their frustration over the lack of progress in state-building efforts—whether through elections or drafting a constitution—as well as the continued marginalization of the south.
The delegation included mayors, municipal council members, and representatives from political parties across municipalities such as Al-Barakat, Al-Owainat, Ubari, Jufra, Brak Al-Shati, Ghat, Murzuq, Qatrun, Sabha, and Tahala. Tags: South Libya UNSMIL Hanna Tetteh
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