CLEAN : Libya analyst anticipates presidential election will be postponed

The transcript discusses the political situation in Libya, focusing on the challenges and efforts related to the upcoming elections. It highlights the potential for conflict if elections are postponed without a clear path forward. Unsmil is actively engaging with various political actors to plan the elections, but challenges such as the lack of a candidate list and campaign period, as well as the potential for violence, make it difficult to hold free and fair elections on the scheduled date.

What is a potential consequence if elections in Libya are postponed without a clear plan?

• Increased international support

• High anxieties and potential conflict

• Improved economic conditions

• Decreased political tensions

Which organization is making efforts to create a forward-looking plan for elections in Libya?

• African Union

• NATO

• United Nations Support Mission in Libya (Unsmil)

• European Union

What is one of the main reasons elections cannot be held in 48 hours in Libya?

• Lack of international observers

• Absence of a formal candidate list

• Insufficient polling stations

• Poor weather conditions

What is a significant risk associated with holding elections in Libya?

• Economic downturn

• Voter intimidation and violence

• Increased tourism

• Environmental hazards

Why are the conditions not ripe for an electoral process in Libya?

• Excessive media coverage

• Overwhelming support for a single candidate

• Lack of international interest

• Absence of campaign period and voter awareness