The Election Commission organizes an international conference to discuss the reluctance to participate in Libyan elections.
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Tripoli, February 6, 2026 – The High National Elections Commission intends to organize an international scientific conference on February 11 and 12 of this month on “Issues of Abstention from Participation in Libyan Elections.”
The Commission explained in a statement that the conference, organized in Tripoli in cooperation with the Libyan Academy for Graduate Studies and with the participation of the United Nations team supporting elections in Libya, will discuss the challenges facing electoral participation in Libya and present scientific and strategic solutions to strengthen the democratic path in the country.
It clarified that the conference comes within the framework of the Commission’s efforts to promote a culture of political participation and reduce voter abstention by exchanging experiences, researching the causes of low participation, and proposing practical solutions to address them.
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, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and Red Castle.
High National Elections Commission
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) is Libya’s independent body responsible for organizing and supervising all electoral processes in the country. It was established in 2011 following the Libyan Civil War to manage the nation’s first post-Gaddafi elections, aiming to build a foundation for democratic governance.
Libyan Academy for Graduate Studies
The Libyan Academy for Graduate Studies is a public higher education and research institution established in 1988 in Tripoli. It was founded to provide advanced postgraduate programs and foster scientific research across various academic disciplines to contribute to national development.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. It replaced the ineffective League of Nations and is headquartered in New York City, with 193 member states working through bodies like the General Assembly and Security Council.
