Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria jointly urged Libyan factions on Saturday to end escalating tensions and pursue immediate, simultaneous elections.
The appeal followed a trilateral meeting in Cairo, where foreign ministers from the three nations stressed the urgency of resolving Libya’s long-running crisis.
The ministers warned that continued division could lead to more violence, terrorism, and a broader regional conflict if left unchecked.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosted his Tunisian and Algerian counterparts, Mohamed Ali Nafti and Ahmed Attaf, to revive the tripartite coordination mechanism.
The mechanism, launched in 2017 and suspended in 2019, is being reactivated to support a united Libyan political process and promote regional stability.
In a joint statement, the ministers called on Libyan parties to exercise restraint amid recent clashes in Tripoli between rival armed groups.
They reaffirmed their support for unifying Libya’s fragmented institutions and holding both parliamentary and presidential elections without delay.
The meeting comes amid a fresh wave of unrest in Libya’s capital and deepening political divisions between rival governments in the west and east.
The internationally recognized government under Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh holds power in Tripoli, while a rival administration led by Osama Hammad operates from Benghazi.
Despite repeated UN efforts, national elections remain stalled, prolonging Libya’s descent into political gridlock and insecurity since 2011.
The three ministers committed to regular meetings, with Algeria set to host the next session, followed by Tunisia, before year’s end.
Their unified voice seeks to reignite hope for a political solution in Libya—one built on dialogue, legitimacy, and the will of its people.