Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, said that what is hindering the holding of elections in Libya is the existence of two governments, and the control of some armed groups over the capital. Which made the Commission unable to conduct it, as he put it.
Saleh stressed the country’s need for a unified government to prepare for elections, considering that fair elections cannot be held in the presence of two governments, proposing the formation of a “mini-government,” in a press interview with the “Al-Hurra American” channel.
Regarding the role of the United States towards the Libyan file, Aguila explained that the Council is counting on Washington’s support for Libya to resolve its crisis, considering that a single authority in the country is what makes elections possible.
Saleh believed that there were interventions from some countries that had contributed to obstructing the holding of elections in Libya so far, expressing his readiness to establish a new government in consultation with the Council of State.
Russia‘s presence is unofficial
Aqeela stated that Wagner‘s presence in Libya is not based on official treaties, but rather is caused by chaos and division, and they are only present with armed formations and military intelligence, and that any position or movement against Libya and its sovereignty is unacceptable.
Aqeela considered those on Libyan soil to be only within the framework of education and training, and there is no official agreement with that group, stressing that Libya deals with the United States and Russia at the same level, and does not allow the presence of foreign forces and bases on its soil, according to what he said.
Aqeela ruled out the possibility of there being a civil war in the country, indicating that the existence of these groups will end when there is a unified authority that deals equally with all countries and at the same level.
Regarding projects in the East, Aguila denied that the government affiliated with Parliament dispensed with major American companies in “reconstruction projects,” pointing out that some companies were invited to work in Libya and participate legally and officially.
Aqeela stressed that Washington can open the American embassy or consulate in Libya, and it can start at any time in the cities of the east and south, and there is no objection to that, especially with the ambassador and charge d’affaires visiting the eastern region on more than one occasion.
Source: Al-Hurra American Channel “Hiwar”