Tripoli, February 9, 2026 – The High National Elections Commission announced on Monday that appeals against the preliminary results of the municipal council elections (Group Three – 2025) can be filed within two working days from the date the preliminary results are published.
The Commission specified that appeals regarding the mentioned results must be filed before the primary courts located within the jurisdiction of the targeted municipalities on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 10 and 11 of the current month. This is in accordance with the provisions of Chapter Ten (Appeals) of the Executive Regulations for Municipal Council Elections.
The Commission had earlier issued a decision today regarding the approval of the preliminary results for the municipal council elections (Tajoura – Al-Jadida – Sayyad and Al-Hashan) which were held last Saturday.
The Elections Commission also announced the formation of the elected municipal council in Suluq, which will be confirmed after the announcement of the final results for the municipal council elections “Group Three – 2025”.
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, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, contains significant landmarks like the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Tajoura
Tajoura is a historic coastal town in Libya, located east of Tripoli, known for its long-standing role as a trading port and its cultural significance. Historically, it was an important center for maritime commerce and Islamic scholarship, with its old town featuring traditional Libyan architecture.
Al-Jadida
Al-Jadida, historically known as Mazagan, is a coastal city in Morocco founded as a Portuguese fortress and trading post in the early 16th century. Its well-preserved Portuguese Cistern and star-shaped fortifications are a UNESCO World Heritage site, representing early European influence in North Africa. The city later came under Moroccan control in the 18th century, blending its European architectural heritage with local culture.
Sayyad
Sayyad is a village in the Gilan Province of northern Iran, historically known for its location along the Safavid-era royal road that connected the capital to the Caspian Sea. Its name is often associated with the nearby mausoleum of Sayyad, a local religious figure, which serves as a pilgrimage site.
Al-Hashan
Al-Hashan is a historical fortress located in the Asir region of southwestern Saudi Arabia. It was traditionally used as a defensive stronghold and administrative center for local tribes, reflecting the area’s architectural style and strategic importance in regional history.
Suluq
Suluq is a town in northeastern Libya, historically significant as the site of a major Italian concentration camp during the colonial period in the 1930s. Today, it serves as a local administrative center and is known for its location near the ancient Greek colony of Cyrene.
