The UN Support Mission in Libya has expressed its commitment to continuing its engagement with the newly elected leadership of the House of Representatives. The mission attended two sessions of the House of Representatives held in Benghazi earlier in the week. These sessions saw significant developments, including the election of a new leadership and amendments to the internal rules of the House.
On October 5, the House of Representatives held a session attended by 102 members, where 98 members voted in favor of amending the internal rules of the House. The amendments include the adoption of a rotational presidency for the House of Representatives, with a maximum term of 12 months. This move is seen as a crucial step towards institutional change within the House.
The following day, the House of Representatives held another session, attended by at least 111 members, which resulted in the election of a new leadership. Slah Al-Din Abdel Nabi was elected as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. The election of the new leadership follows the approval of the amendments to the internal rules, marking a new phase for the legislative institution in Libya.
The UN Support Mission in Libya has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the new leadership of the House of Representatives, as well as all its members. The mission's primary objective is to continue facilitating the political process in Libya, focusing on key issues such as unifying institutions and organizing elections.
The mission emphasizes that its cooperation with the House of Representatives aims to drive the implementation of necessary reforms, unify Libyan institutions, and conduct elections within the timeframe specified in the agreement signed on August 30. The mission believes that the legislative process within the House of Representatives is closely linked to the broader political process it seeks to promote.
The UN mission has also stressed that its engagement will not be limited to the House of Representatives alone. Instead, it will continue to work with all relevant Libyan parties, as well as international partners, to support the political process and achieve the stated goals of the road map.
The recent developments within the House of Representatives, including the election of a new leadership, have significant implications for the ongoing political process in Libya. The UN Support Mission in Libya remains committed to supporting the country's progress towards stability and democracy.
Key points
- The UN mission will continue to engage with the new leadership of the House of Representatives to support the political process in Libya.
- The mission aims to unify Libyan institutions and organize elections within a specified timeframe.
- The UN mission will work with all relevant Libyan parties and international partners to achieve its objectives.
