Libya’s rival sides meet in Tunis to discuss Libya's political future
Talks aim to lay the groundwork for a unity government in hope of eventually ending Libya's decadelong war.
Political representatives of Libya’s opposing sides initiated talks in Tunisia on Monday in the hope of achieving a cooperation agreement on national elections to eventually bring about a resolution to the country’s conflict.
Seventy-five delegates attended the meeting of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, aimed at establishing a unity government in the war-torn country.
Acting UN envoy for Libya Stephanie Williams called for “a clear road map” toward establishing elections as soon as possible. Tunisia’s President Kais Saied called the opening of the talks a “historic moment.”
“You have the opportunity to end a tragic conflict,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in an opening video address. “Now it’s your turn to shape the future of your country.”
