Ahmad 
Libya’s High Council of State has elected Khalid al-Mishri as its new president, succeeding Mohamed Takala, after a fierce competition that saw disputes over the results of the vote.
Al-Mishri won 69 votes compared to 68 for Takala in the second round of voting, ousting Takala after one year in office.
Al-Mishri rejected Takala’s announcement of a third round of elections for the High Council of State, noting that Takala is a “usurper of power” and that his attempts to rerun the elections are unacceptable.
Al-Mishri stressed that these attempts distort the work of the council and further complicate the political situation.
Al-Mishri won the position of President of the High Council of State for the sixth time, after holding the position for five consecutive terms from 2018 to 2022.
His return to leadership is expected to be reflected in the political scene in Libya, in light of the ongoing tensions and disputes between the various political parties.
The election of a new President of the High Council of State in Libya coincided with a political stalemate in the country, as differences between the main leaders over the roadmap for the elections escalate.
The Eastern camp is demanding the formation of a new government that will prepare for the elections in accordance with the laws approved by the 6+6 Committee, while the Western camp opposes these laws, expressing its objection to them as “unfair and tailored to fit certain individuals.”
Bathily: May 2024 be the year the voices of the Libyan people are heard