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Misurata political coalition calls for urgent election roadmap
BY Libyan Express Jun 16, 2025 - 03:39 Misurata political coalition calls for urgent election roadmap amid rising tensions
A coalition of political, civic, and social actors in the city of Misurata has called for the formation of a new, unified national government tasked with preparing the country for urgently needed presidential and parliamentary elections.
In a televised statement, the 'Forum of Political, Social, and National Movements' strongly criticised the performance of the Government of National Unity, accusing it of abandoning its core responsibilities — chiefly the organisation of national elections — while engaging in corruption, mismanagement of state resources, and endangering civilian lives.
The forum firmly rejected any attempts to draw Misurata into armed conflict in the capital, Tripoli, warning against efforts to destabilise the city under the guise of revolutionary slogans or political manipulation.
The statement urged the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and influential international actors to articulate a clear political roadmap leading to the establishment of a new executive authority, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2755 and under full Libyan ownership.
The group also expressed its support for a recent statement issued by the Misurata Municipal Council, describing it as representative of the city's collective position. It condemned the misuse of the February 17 Revolution as a pretext to undermine civil peace or provoke military confrontation.
Reaffirming its commitment to the revolution's original goals, the forum underscored the importance of democratic governance, peaceful transfer of power, and the rejection of military rule or any return to authoritarianism. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express.
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