The Libyan Presidential Council announced on Monday the establishment of a supreme national commission for national reconciliation, to resolve differences between Libyans, during a press conference held by the council’s president, Muhammad al-Manfi, with his two deputies, Musa al-Koni and Abdullah al-Lafi, in the capital, Tripoli.
"I announce to you a step that we have all been waiting for, namely, the launch of a real project for national reconciliation that brings our people together, brings their hearts together and turns the page of the past," Al-Manfi said.
He added that this commission would be a monument that would bring together Libyans, redress harm, and achieve justice among them in what the law guarantees, without providing details of its mandate or formation.
He explained that the council hopes to reach the most important entitlement, which is the December 24 elections, noting that this commission is part of the road map approved by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which was sponsored by the United Nations on February 5.
Last Thursday, Al-Manfi discussed with Libyan experts the terms of reference and the structure of the High Commission for National Reconciliation, and at that time Prime Minister Abdel Hamid al-Dabaiba said on Twitter that the future and progress of Libya are linked to its ability to heal its wounds through national reconciliation and achieving justice.
On March 16, the government of national unity and the new Presidency Council assumed their duties to lead the country to parliamentary and presidential elections at the end of this year.
For years, Libya has suffered from an armed conflict. With the support of Arab and foreign countries, mercenaries and foreign fighters, the militia of the retired Major General Khalifa Haftar fought the former internationally recognized government of National Accord.