Libya rivals agree on election road map – but will it become reality this time?

Libya's rival political factions have reached a deal for national elections within 24 months, but the agreement may not overcome the deep divisions that have halted previous attempts. The UN-backed document outlines issues like simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, but does not offer a clear path to resolution. Claudia Gazzini, a Libya analyst, says the deal only provides consensus points but does not address the most difficult political disputes.

Military personnel can vote and run, and dual citizens can run for president if they renounce their second nationality. However, without unified executive authority, parties may struggle to form a cohesive government. The agreement also fails to solve the problem of Libya's split judiciary, which could complicate electoral challenges.

Political analysts argue that the deal is merely a delay tactic, and that Libya's ongoing instability and lack of security persist. Holding elections before resolving the country's constitutional framework could lead to uncertainty about presidential powers and government form.