Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has discussed the United Nations’ latest political roadmap with UN envoy Hanna Tetteh, stressing the need to move directly towards elections.
According to a government statement, Tetteh briefed Dbeibah on efforts led by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to unify state institutions and break the country’s prolonged political deadlock.
She said a recent “mini-dialogue” hosted by the mission forms part of the first phase of the roadmap, which focuses on finalising electoral laws and restructuring the High National Elections Commission to prepare for a national vote.
Dbeibah reiterated his government’s support for what he described as “practical and implementable solutions” to preserve a civilian-led political path.
He emphasised the need for a clear and realistic process leading to elections, saying that agreeing on a workable electoral framework should be a national priority to end institutional divisions and reflect the will of voters.
The talks come amid growing public debate over reports of a separate, undeclared initiative linked to US adviser Massad Boulos, which is said to involve proposals for a new presidential council and a unified government.
On Saturday, residents and activists in Misrata publicly rejected what they described as a “suspicious agreement”, warning it could entrench elite control and undermine Libya’s sovereignty.
