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90% of Libyans want elections to unify the country, UN survey finds
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90% of Libyans want elections to unify the country, UN survey finds

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A UN survey in Libya found 90% of citizens want presidential and legislative elections to end the country's political crisis.
  • The survey of 6,000 participants also revealed 82% support removing corrupt officials and human rights violators.
  • The UN mission aims for elections before February 2027 to unify Libya, which has been divided since 2014.

A significant majority of Libyans are calling for elections to unify the country and resolve the ongoing political crisis, according to a United Nations survey. The poll of approximately 6,000 citizens revealed that 90% advocate for presidential and legislative elections, believing the nation's division negatively impacts daily life.

The survey, conducted by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), also highlighted strong public sentiment against corruption and human rights abuses. Eighty-two percent of respondents supported the immediate removal of corrupt figures and human rights violators, while 74% called for accountability through the courts.

the division of the country affects negatively to their daily life

— UN survey participantsThe UN survey highlighted that 90% of Libyans support elections, with participants stating the country's division impacts their daily lives.

Furthermore, 30% of participants emphasized the need to ensure the safe return of those displaced by violence. The findings underscore a widespread desire among Libyans to end corruption and the influence of armed groups on political decisions and the country's future.

Libya has been split between two rival administrations since 2014, following the power vacuum after the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. A previous attempt to hold elections in September 2021 was suspended due to disputes over electoral rules and candidate eligibility. UNSMIL has outlined a roadmap for elections to take place before February 2027, following structured dialogues with various societal sectors.

urgent elections

— UN survey participantsThe UN survey indicated that 90% of Libyans support 'urgent' elections to unify the country.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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