A Libya 4+4 committee on the 30th signed an agreement at the UN Support Mission
in Libya (UNSMIL) headquarters in Tripoli to restructure the High National
Elections Commission board and set a framework for presidential and
parliamentary elections. The accord calls for elections to be held within 24
months after it takes effect and stipulates they must occur under unified
administrative authority and unified state institutions; if unity cannot be
achieved, an alternative mechanism will be established. The agreement requires
approved by the General National Congress and the High State Council within one
month of signing, otherwise approval will be sought through the UN Security
Council and other channels. Presidential Council head Manfi and High State
Council chair Takala were invited but did not attend; Takala said the 4+4
committee lacks legitimacy and Manfi said he would only attend after reviewing
the full text.
