US says Libya should prioritise working towards elections

Security officers stand in front of the High National Election Commission building in Benghazi, Libya December 16, 2021.

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Security officers stand in front of the High National Election Commission building in Benghazi

Raymond Akamby

22 December 2021, 13:45 [SAST]

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The US ambassador to Libya on Wednesday voiced “disappointment” at the delay of Friday’s planned election and said “work towards elections should be a priority in line with strong public desires”.

The ambassador added in a statement on social media that Libyan leaders “should expeditiously address all legal and political obstacles to hold elections, including finalising the list of presidential candidates”.