Jul 19 Sami Zaptia

We must do everything to ensure potential internal and external spoilers do not derail Libyan elections: U.S. Representative to the United Nations

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 July 2021:Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on Libya, the U.S. Embassy in Libya reported that U.S. Representative...

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Jul 19 Sami Zaptia

Spoilers and status quo forces are obstructing holding of December elections: Kubis to UNSC

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 July 2021:Presenting his latest report on Libya to the UN Security Council on Thursday, UNSMIL head Jan Kubis complained tha...

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Presidency Council wants Defence Minister to be appointed as soon as possible – as part of reunification of military
Jul 13 Sami Zaptia

Presidency Council wants Defence Minister to be appointed as soon as possible – as part of reunification of military

By Sami Zaptia.London, 13 July 2021:The Constitutional basis for the 24 December 2021 electionsThe Presidency Council (PC) said it hoped that the Hous...

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Libya’s Presidency Council could issue constitutional basis decree to bypass political impasse - Koni
Jul 12 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s Presidency Council could issue constitutional basis decree to bypass political impasse - Koni

By Sami Zaptia.London, 12 July 2021:Deputy Presidency Council head Musa Al-Koni revealed that he had put forward a proposal to the Libyan Supreme Cour...

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Jul 4 Sami Zaptia

LPDF fails to reach consensus on constitutional basis for elections - Libyan elections in balance

By Sami Zaptia.LPDF / UNSMIL logo.London, 4 July 2021:The Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) gathered in Switzerland from 28 June to 2 July failed...

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Unification of Libya’s army before elections discussed in top meeting
Jul 1 Sami Zaptia

Unification of Libya’s army before elections discussed in top meeting

By Sami Zaptia.London, 1 July 2021:Presidency Council member, Abdalla Al-Lafi, in his capacity as the Supreme Commander of the Libyan Army, participat...

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Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

U.S. continues to express support for Libyan elections on 24 December 2021

By Sami Zaptia.London, 30 June 2021: The U.S. continues to express support for Libyan elections on 24 December 2021. The latest expression came in the...

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Jun 28 Sami Zaptia

Libyans must have right to vote on draft constitution through referendum: CDA

By Sami Zaptia.The CDA is calling for the legally prescribed referendum to be held on the draft constitution before the 24 December elections (Logo: C...

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Jun 25 Sami Zaptia

Saleh in Morocco affirms need for timely 24 December elections and reaffirms Libyan people’s right to choose their President directly

By Sami Zaptia.Speaking in Morocco, HoR head Ageela Saleh insisted on the holding of elections on 24 December 2021 (Photo: HoR archives).London, 25 Ju...

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Jun 22 Sami Zaptia

Saleh insists HoR has constitutional basis and necessary laws to hold 24 December elections on time

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: Tobruk HoR).London, 22 June 2021:House of Representatives (HoR) head Ageela Saleh reiterated his belief that the HoR ‘‘has the c...

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