No Result
View All Result
Friday, June 9, 2023
25 °c
Tripoli
27 ° Sat
24 ° Sun
23 ° Mon
24 ° Tue
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Libya

Municipal elections face postponement

byMichel Cousins
October 26, 2013
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
12
SHARES
50
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By Michel Cousins.

Tripoli 25 October 2013:

The General National Congress has been asked by the head of the High National Election Commission . . .[restrict](HNEC), Nuri Elabbar, to postpone the elections for the new municipalities because they would clash with those for the 60-member committee which is to draw up Libya’s new constitution.

The proposal is on Congress’ agenda when it meets on Sunday and is expected to be approved. There is, however, likely to be resistance from Congress members from the municipalities where plans for the elections have reached an advanced stage.

It has also been criticised by the local committee organising the elections for the new Benghazi municipal council. The city urgently needed an effective council in view of the security situation there, a member of the committee said on Libya Al-Ahrar TV station last night. HNEC was wrong to demand a postponement for the municipal elections, the official said.

RELATED POSTS

Top law firm joins new British Libyan Business Association

An academy with a difference in Tripoli

However, the president of Congress, Nuri Sahmain, last night said on TV that they would probably have to be delayed.

If Congress approves HNEC’s request, it would probably mean that the municipal elections would not  start before the end of January at the earliest. The Constitutional Committee elections are supposed to take place in late December, but that is seen as optimistic. Mid-January is seen as more likely.

The process of registering voters and candidates for the 90 municipalities is already complete in Beida where 24,000 people and 49 candidates registered and in Ghat (5,000 voters or 30 percent of potential electorate). Registration is currently taken place in Gharyan, Traghen, Awjila, Al-Haraba, Tazerbu, Zintan, Bint Baya, Shahat and Wadi Idba. It is due to start shortly in Zultan, Ajilat, Assaba, Hawamid, Nisma and Jalu.  It should take place in Benghazi soon as well.

Municipal elections could take place in the next four weeks in Beida, Ghat and those  places where registration is currently underway, Otman Gajiji,  chairman of the Central Committee for Municipal Councils Elections (CCMCE), has said. The success of the process so far, he stressed, was largely due to the dedication and hard work of CCMCE staff, local committee workers and the support of the civil registry authorities. He also thanked the EU for donating election material as well as UNSMIL and UNDP for their support.

If the elections were postponed, he said, the CCMCE would continue to work, preparing and training committee officials for elections in other municipalities. [/restrict]

 
Tags: Libyamunicipal elections
Share5Tweet3Share1

Related Posts

UNSMIL: Warring parties invited to begin negotiations on 29 September
Libya

UNSMIL urges all players to refrain from delay tactics aimed at prolonging the stalemate

June 8, 2023
Libyan PM Aldabaiba leads high level ministerial delegation to Rome: multi-sector MoU’s signed
Libya

Libyan PM Aldabaiba leads high level ministerial delegation to Rome: multi-sector MoU’s signed

June 7, 2023
Audit Bureau critical of mismanagement and corruption in electricity sector
Libya

Audit Bureau evaluates the performance of embassies abroad and lawsuits filed against the Libyan state

June 6, 2023
AMLY School is offering an innovative approach to learning in Libya
Libya

AMLY School is offering an innovative approach to learning in Libya

June 5, 2023
Attorney General orders arrests at Jumhouria bank branch for embezzlement
Libya

Members of illegal organizations given imprisonment and death sentences by Misrata Criminal Court

May 30, 2023
State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli
Libya

State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli

May 29, 2023
Next Post
Al-Ahly coach accuses player of attempted murder

Al-Ahly coach accuses player of attempted murder

Joint security room for Jebel Akhdar

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • HB Group opens Apple authorised I-Shop reseller in Tripoli’s Siyahia

    HB Group opens Apple authorised I-Shop reseller in Tripoli’s Siyahia

    84 shares
    Share 34 Tweet 21
  • British Libyan Business Association and the Libyan Business Council sign MoU

    78 shares
    Share 31 Tweet 20
  • AMLY School is offering an innovative approach to learning in Libya

    70 shares
    Share 29 Tweet 17
  • Libya invites German companies to resume their projects and invest in Libya

    59 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • Libyan PM Aldabaiba leads high level ministerial delegation to Rome: multi-sector MoU’s signed

    58 shares
    Share 23 Tweet 15
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

UNSMIL urges all players to refrain from delay tactics aimed at prolonging the stalemate

Libyan PM Aldabaiba leads high level ministerial delegation to Rome: multi-sector MoU’s signed

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?