The meeting scheduled to be held in Rabat, Morocco, late last week between the heads of the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, and the Presidential Council to discuss the formation of a unified government aimed at facilitating elections in Libya has been postponed indefinitely.
According to the Moroccan newspaper “Hespress,” one of the main reasons for the delay is the lack of agreement among the involved parties regarding the individuals who will lead the new government. This discord stems from disagreements over the electoral laws proposed by the 6+6 Committee.
Another reason for the postponement is certain provisions in the electoral regulations that require candidates to resign from their current positions before running for office. Some Libyan figures are opposed to relinquishing the positions and benefits they currently hold.
“Hespress” also noted that some individuals are concerned about losing their current roles if they fail in the elections. The proposal for a unified government, which includes various Libyan political factions, was put forward by U.S. Envoy to Libya Richard Norland.
Morocco has played a significant role in addressing the political crisis by hosting several rounds of Libyan dialogue, which have resulted in important agreements and understandings between the conflicting parties in Libya.