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Libyan political transition and electoral developments

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Libya is entering a new phase of its political crisis as stakeholders attempt to transition from theoretical agreements to practical implementation. Central to these efforts is the ‘4+4’ committee, which reached an agreement in late August to hold presidential and parliamentary elections within a maximum of 24 months. On September 20, 2026, members of the 4+4 dialogue committee met in Tunis to discuss the implementation of the Tripoli agreement. Chaired by Hanna Tetteh, the UN Special Representative for Libya, the meeting focused on the 24-month timeframe for national elections. The committee includes four representatives from the Government of National Unity and four from the General Command of the East. While the Libyan House of Representatives has expressed unanimous support for the agreement, the High Council of State, led by Mohamed Takala, has voiced opposition. Turkish mediation continues to play a significant role. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin have engaged with various factions to facilitate political unity. Recent Turkish efforts included hosting meetings between House of Representatives Speaker Agila Saleh and High Council of State President Mohamed Takala to discuss political, military, and security unity. Expanding on reconciliation efforts, Mohamed Al-Mnifi, President of Libya’s Presidential Council, announced the establishment of a National Committee for De-escalation, Conflict Prevention, and Reconciliation during the United Nations General Assembly. Al-Mnifi stated the initiative aims to create a secure environment for a political process and called for support from Libyan parties and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). He emphasized that the process must be Libyan-owned to avoid ‘international guardianship’ and must be based on constitutional frameworks rather than temporary political deals. In a meeting with US adviser Massad Boulos, Al-Mnifi discussed unifying state institutions to facilitate elections. Additionally, Al-Mnifi expressed Libya’s intention to seek a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term. In early October, the House of Representatives called for an official session in Benghazi to begin a new legislative term.

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