Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 10 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Libya: Politics and Government

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current political situation in Libya and the prospects for elections in that country, following the reported collapse of talks to amend the draft constitution.

Answer: Free, fair, transparent and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible across the country remain the clear will and aspiration of the Libyan people who deserve a unified and democratically-elected government that can govern for the good of the whole country and its people, as well as a legislature with a renewed mandate. We call on all Libyan actors and key stakeholders to work with Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily and the UN, to fulfil their responsibilities to the Libyan people on the political, security, economic and human rights tracks, in order to deliver long-term stability, security and prosperity.

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