Tripoli, January 1, 2026 – The Tajoura Municipal Council held an extensive meeting today, Sunday, to discuss the final arrangements and the security and administrative preparations for conducting the municipal council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The meeting addressed the latest preparations and organizational procedures aimed at ensuring the electoral process proceeds as planned, in an atmosphere characterized by order and safety.
The meeting also reviewed mechanisms to enhance coordination and joint cooperation between the security agencies and representatives of the High National Elections Commission within the polling centers spread across the municipality. Emphasis was placed on the importance of creating suitable conditions to enable citizens to cast their votes easily and smoothly, in accordance with the highest standards of transparency and credibility.
The meeting was attended by the Director of Security, the Director of the General Operations Department, the Chairman of the High National Elections Commission, security leaders from the directorate, and officers tasked with supervising the electoral districts within the Tajoura municipality.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and others, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains ancient architecture like the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
Tajoura Municipal Council
The Tajoura Municipal Council is the local administrative body governing the Tajoura district in eastern Tripoli, Libya. Historically, the area has been a significant suburb of the capital, with the council itself emerging as a key institution following Libya’s administrative reorganizations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
High National Elections Commission
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) is Libya’s independent body responsible for managing and supervising all electoral processes. It was established in 2011 following the fall of the Gaddafi regime to oversee the country’s transition to democratic governance, including the landmark 2012 General National Congress election. Its mandate is to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in a challenging political environment.
