Salama calls on HoR to fulfill its obligations.

Tripoli, 22 May 2018 (Lana) UN Special Envoy and head of UNSMIL, Ghassan Salama briefed Monday the Security Council on developments of the political situation through closed circuit from UN mission in Tripoli. Salama said the Libyan people have overwhelming desire to refresh the political scene, and ascertain local authority and return to natural rhythm of life with more stable institutions. He said there are increasing voices that call for elections through the updating of the electoral roll, public opinions and during the inclusive national conference. Salama stressed the need to hold the elections as soon as possible and prepare the appropriate climate for elections with a new round of registering electorates and a commitment to accept the outcome and provide necessary funding for security to secure elections. Salama called don the HoR to fulfill its promises by issuing election law that governs all election dues in consultation with High State Council, provided that such laws be acceptable to the overwhelming majority of Libyans. He expressed UN readiness to offer immediate advice in line with international practices. During the drafting of the plan of action, many Libyan parties requested to amend the Libyan Political Accord, he explained but such parties in many occasions, were not ready to make the necessary concessions, despite the fact that opportunities were offered to all to pass such amendments but they were not made and became a factor to distract attention. 'It is high time to close this chapter, by focusing on holding elections this year, the significance of amending the political accord will diminish' he added. Salam said we must ask the presidency Council, in the remaining months to seriously prepare for elections and offer services to the Libyan people. Salama praised in his briefing the Au and EU for the efforts of Common Work Teams in support of voluntary repatriation of migrants to their countries of origin, stressing the importance to continue work with the Libyan authorities to improve the conditions of detention centers or in local communities. =Lana=