Big-Picture Outlook
On the surface, the political situation in Libya appears stagnant. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) continued to present its Structured Dialogue report to stakeholders, while Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar travelled to Greece to discuss exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean.
However, beneath the surface, negotiations between Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba and the LNA progressed, with discussions currently focused on the possible relocation of Libya's government.
🔎 This Week's Exclusive: Current Chargé d'Affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Libya, Jeremy Berndt, is likely preparing to leave his position, with sources informing Libya Desk that the United States is expected to appoint Joshua Harris as the new Special Envoy for Libya.
Major Events This Week
- U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos made several breakthroughs in negotiations between Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba and Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar.
- Presidential Council Chairman Mohammed al-Mnefi, High Council of State head Mohammed Takala, and House of Representatives Speaker Agila Saleh announced the signing of a "roadmap to end the preliminary stages”, notably calling for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections to be held February 17, 2027. The announcement is likely in an effort to retain their own authority as the Boulos process gains momentum again.
- Saddam Haftar conducted a diplomatic trip to Europe, where he met French President Emanaul Macron in Paris and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. The trip demonstrates how Saddam is continuing to take on his father’s role as head of the LNA.
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