The Libyan Parliament has passed a landmark national reconciliation law, marking a significant step toward healing the nation’s deep divisions. The law was approved by a majority vote during a session held late Tuesday in Benghazi, a city in eastern Libya.
Parliamentary speaker Abdullah Blehig confirmed the approval, noting that the law followed thorough discussions and deliberations on its articles. “After completing the review, the House of Representatives has officially adopted the national reconciliation law,” he stated.
The national reconciliation process has been a long-term goal for Libya. It began in 2021 when the country’s Presidency Council launched an initiative to mend the rifts that have plagued the nation since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011.
In August 2024, Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh was given the responsibility to draft the reconciliation law. By November, both Saleh and Mohamed Menfi, head of the Presidency Council, urged the assembly to pass the law “without any amendments.”
Since Gaddafi’s downfall, Libya has remained split between two rival factions. One faction is led by the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord, which holds international recognition, while the other is governed by military commander Khalifa Haftar from Benghazi.
The passage of this law signals a hopeful future for Libya, offering a potential path to unity after years of political strife and conflict.
