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Libya warns violence could delay elections
TRIPOLI - Libyan authorities warned on Wednesday that insecurity could cause a delay of elections for a constituent assembly and demanded an immediate halt to violence in the west of the country.
He stressed that all government ministries were working towards holding the vote for constituent assembly as scheduled in June, but that continued violence could push the ruling National Transitional Council to push back the date. Manaa urged Libyans not to resort to force to settle legitimate grievances and to leave matters of security and justice to the authorities. Army chief Yussef Mangush said during the same news conference that the army was ready to impose a ceasefire with force if needed. The interim government has struggled to impose its authority with several militias holding onto their arms and refusing to follow commands. Freedom does not have to mean chaos and rights should not be claimed by picking up arms, Manaa stressed, urging all parties to act with restraint. Posted by: Steve White 2012-04-05 |
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