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UNSMIL welcomes the completion of voting in nine municipalities.

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Tripoli, 14 December 2025 (Lana) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed the completion of voting yesterday in nine municipalities. According to the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), polling operations were conducted in a generally calm and orderly environment.

The UNSMIL stated that the estimated preliminary voter turnout was 69 percent, which reflects continued public engagement in electoral processes.  

UNSMIL commended the work of local authorities, security, and HNEC teams to enable the holding of these elections, as well as the observers, agents, and media in safeguarding the electoral process. 

UNSMIL urged all relevant actors to continue to support the HNEC to carry out its remaining work, including ensuring the secure transfer, tabulation, and verification of result forms at the tally center.

The Mission emphasized the importance of respecting the integrity of the electoral process and utilizing established legal mechanisms to resolve any potential electoral disputes.  

UNSMIL reiterated its full support for Libyan-led efforts to advance inclusive, credible, and transparent electoral processes.

It’s noteworthy that the nine municipal councils targeted for elections within Group Three (2025) are Benghazi, Suluq, Qaminis, Al-Abyar, Tokra, Tobruk, Qasr Al-Jedi, Sabha, and Sirte.

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