Tripoli, December 17, 2025 – The High National Elections Commission announced on Wednesday the postponement of the announcement of the preliminary results for the municipal council elections (Group Three – 2025) due to appeals.
The Commission stated that the number of appeals submitted to the competent courts reached seven (7) appeals in the municipalities where the voting process for the municipal council elections took place last Saturday.
The Commission confirmed that the preliminary results for the municipal council elections will be announced immediately after the judiciary issues rulings on the aforementioned appeals.
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 well-preserved examples of its diverse architectural heritage.
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 the aftermath of the 2011 revolution to oversee the country’s transition to democratic governance, including pivotal elections for the General National Congress in 2012.
municipal council elections
Municipal council elections are local political contests in which residents vote for representatives to govern their city or town. These elections have roots in ancient and medieval forms of urban self-governance, with modern systems typically evolving to address local administrative needs and community representation.
Group Three
“Group Three” is a term that does not refer to a widely recognized specific place or cultural site with a documented public history. It could be an internal designation for a project, team, or location within a private organization. Without more specific context, a historical summary cannot be provided.
competent courts
The competent courts are judicial bodies with the legal authority to adjudicate specific types of disputes or cases within a defined jurisdiction. Their history is tied to the development of modern legal systems, which established specialized courts to ensure cases are heard by judges with appropriate expertise. The structure and jurisdiction of these courts are typically defined by a nation’s constitution and laws.
municipalities
Municipalities are administrative divisions within a country, typically towns or cities that have their own local government. Historically, the concept dates back to ancient Roman *municipia*, which were self-governing communities, and evolved through medieval charters into the modern systems of local governance found worldwide today. Their primary function is to manage local public services, infrastructure, and regulations for their specific communities.
judiciary
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in a country, ensuring justice and resolving disputes. Its history is often rooted in the development of legal codes and the principle of separating governmental powers, a concept notably advanced during the Enlightenment to provide a check on executive and legislative authority.
