The Libyan House of Representatives has issued a decision to amend the law establishing the High National Election Commission. The amendment, which was made on September 28, 2026, changes the composition of the commission's council to include a president, a vice president, and seven full-time members. These members must be of good reputation, impartial, and not affiliated with any political entity or party.
The amendment is based on the Interim Constitutional Declaration issued on August 3, 2011, and its amendments, as well as several laws, including Law No. 10 of 2014 regarding the election of the House of Representatives and Law No. 4 of 2014 on the internal regulations of the House of Representatives. The decision to amend the law was made during the House of Representatives' ordinary session No. 2 of 2026, which resumed on September 14, 2026.
The amendment also takes into account the agreement reached by the parties participating in the mini-meeting on August 30, 2026, in Tripoli, which was hosted by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. This agreement aimed to find an alternative path after the House of Representatives and the High State Council failed to reach a consensus on amending the electoral laws and appointing a new management council for the High National Election Commission.
The mini-meeting agreement proposed the reconstitution of the High National Election Commission's council, recommending the appointment of Dhu Ibrahim Al-Hami Attia as president and Sanaa Al-Shtiwi as vice president. The agreement also included the nomination of six new members, three from the House of Representatives and three from the High State Council.
The amendment to the law establishing the High National Election Commission is a significant development in Libya's electoral process. The country has been facing challenges in holding elections due to various disputes and disagreements among the different parties involved. The amendment aims to ensure the independence and impartiality of the election commission, which is crucial for the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.
The House of Representatives' decision to amend the law has been met with mixed reactions from different parties. Some have welcomed the move, seeing it as a step towards resolving the electoral crisis, while others have expressed concerns and reservations. The amendment is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming elections and the overall political situation in Libya.
The Libyan House of Representatives has been working to address the electoral challenges in the country. The amendment to the law establishing the High National Election Commission is part of these efforts. The country is yet to hold elections, which have been delayed several times due to various reasons. The international community is closely watching the developments in Libya and has expressed support for the electoral process.
Key points
- The Libyan House of Representatives has amended the law establishing the High National Election Commission.
- The amendment changes the composition of the commission's council to include a president, a vice president, and seven full-time members.
- The amendment aims to ensure the independence and impartiality of the election commission.
