Libya’s Presidential Council on Monday announced the formation of a National Reconciliation Commission that will work to establish social peace in the country, reported Anadolu Agency.
During a press conference in the capital Tripoli, Mohamed al-Menfi, the head of the Presidential Council, said the commission would serve to provide justice to Libyans and create solidarity in the country. The National Reconciliation is expected to bring together all Libyans, which is the cornerstone of building a unified civil state.
Al-Menfi, however, did not provide any details on the structure or the activities of the commission. The press conference was also attended by the council’s vice presidents Musa al-Koni and Abdullah al-Lafi.
Libya is currently trying to emerge from a decade of conflict since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011. Gaddafi’s death resulted in several forces fighting to gain power.
In February, Libya’s rival political groups agreed in UN-mediated talks to form an interim unity government, designating a prime minister, and tasking him with forming a new government.
On 10 March, the interim government won the confidence of parliament, with the task of unifying the country’s institutions and organizing national elections on December 24. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh was sworn in by the Libyan Parliament on March 15.
In related news, the European Union on Sunday called for the departure of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, describing it as a precondition for a return to stability in the war-torn country.
During a news conference in Tripoli, EU Council President Charles Michel described the formation of a transitional government earlier this year as a historic moment.
“You have created an opportunity to rebuild your country, but there is one precondition — all foreign fighters and troops must leave the country,” Michel said.
He urged Libya’s political factions to seize a unique opportunity to build a united sovereign stable and prosperous country.
Last month, the Libyan unity government also demanded an immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries. It is estimated that about 20,000 foreign fighters and mercenaries are currently in the country.
