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The African Union, which ended its annual summit at Addis Ababa, announced it was working on the organisation of a national reconciliation conference on Libya. The country has been plunged into political turmoil
The African Union, which ended its annual summit at Addis Ababa, announced it was working on the organisation of a national reconciliation conference on Libya. The country has been plunged into political turmoil.
Two rival governments are currently fighting for power, one in Tripoli – recognised by the UN – and the other in Sirte (centre). The east and part of the south of Libya are controlled de facto by Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Elections planned for December 2021 were postponed indefinitely due to differences over the legal basis of the elections and the presence of controversial candidates.
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According to an African Union official, a preparatory meeting has already taken place in Tripoli a few weeks ago. The departure of mercenaries was pressed at the meeting.
