2021 Libyan referendum

A constitutional referendum is to be held in Libya before the December 2021 general election.[1]

Following the Libyan Revolution, an agreement was tentatively reached for a referendum to be held after a new constitution has been drawn up by a constituent assembly.[2] The expected date for the publication of the constitution was December 2014,[3] but this was delayed because of the ongoing conflict in the country. A General National Congress was elected in July 2012, originally charged with organising constituent assembly elections; however, the National Transitional Council decided that Libyans will instead directly elect the constituent assembly.[4] The General National Congress came to agreement on 10 April 2013 that constituent assembly members will be elected.[5]

References

  1. "Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum: Egypt". France 24. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  2. "Muammar Gaddafi's death: NTC commander speaks". BBC. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  3. "CDA plans to publish draft constitution in December". Libya Herald. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. "NTC takes responsibility for constitution from National Conference". Libya Herald. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  5. "The Constitutional Commission will be elected and the political isolation law is constitutional, rules Congress". Libya Herald. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
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