Former Arab-League Chief Calls for Ceasefire in Libya

On Wednesday, the former Arab-League Secretary-General Amr Moussa stressed the need for a ceasefire in Libya.

Moussa pointed out that it is necessary to work towards beginning a political settlement with the participation of the Arab, African, and Mediterranean neighboring countries, especially Egypt.

"The political settlement must respect the will of the Libyans, not to interfere in their affairs, and ensure that their wealth is not exploited illegally," the former Arab-League Secretary-General said.

He stressed the necessity of implementing the decisions of the Berlin conference that demanded a cease-fire and a Libyan-Libyan settlement, and commitment to the Cairo Declaration, which stresses the importance of a political solution to the Libyan crisis.

Egypt's efforts on Libya

On June 6, Sisi received Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh and Libyan National Army Commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and announced an initiative to end the conflict in the neighboring country.

The Cairo Declaration emphasizes the unity, integrity, and independence of the Libyan lands, respecting all international efforts, initiatives, and relevant Security Council resolutions, and accordingly, the commitment of all parties to the ceasefire from June 8, 2020.

The initiative is mainly based on the outcomes of the Berlin Summit, which resulted in a comprehensive political solution that includes clear implementation steps (political, security, and economic tracks) and the respect for human rights and international human rights law.

Each of the three regions (Eastern, Western and Southern) shall form an electoral entity whose members are chosen from the House of Representatives and the State Council representing each region, along with tribal elders and notables, and taking into account an acceptable representation of women, youth, political elites, intellectuals, and unions.

Thus, the three committees meet under the auspices of the United Nations and each region chooses its own representative, either by consensus or via election, within a period not exceeding 90 days, according to the initiative.