Libyan parties push for unified institutions, elections to restore stability

Libyan political parties have called for unifying state institutions and holding presidential and parliamentary elections based on a consensual constitutional framework to restore stability in the country.

Wednesday’s call came in a statement issued during the first conference of Libyan parties, which opened in the central city of Sirte. The conference is scheduled to continue for two days.

The statement stressed the importance of “unifying state institutions, foremost the executive authority and the military institution, in a way that supports building a state of institutions and law and meets citizens’ aspirations.”

“Holding free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections under a consensual constitutional framework represents the most legitimate path to restoring state institutions and renewing their legitimacy, leading to a unified authority capable of steering the country towards stability,” it added.

The parties said the next phase requires “preserving Libya’s unity and sovereignty and strengthening social peace.”