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Arab League Voices Concern Over Escalation of Violence in Iraq

Arab League Voices Concern Over Escalation of Violence in Iraq
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Arab League Voices Concern Over Escalation of Violence in Iraq

Arab League Voices Concern Over Escalation of Violence in Iraq

Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit urged on Tuesday all Iraqis to cooperate to contain their country’s crisis and maintain the recent gains achieved by the government.

He voiced concern and regret over the escalation of violence and the number of victims left in Iraq's protests.

He extended his condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for the wounded.

“The current crisis requires self-restraint and all necessary measures to meet the people's demands,” an official AL source said.

The source stressed the League’s willingness to assume its responsibilities regarding Iraq and its people and adopt what is needed to preserve the country’s stability.

Earlier this month, massive protests erupted in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and other central and southern provinces, calling for reform, accountability for corrupt people, improvement of public services and job opportunities.

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Libyan National Gathering of Political Parties Seeks to End HCS Division

The National Gathering of Libyan Parties in a previous meeting with Takala (the media office of the group)
The National Gathering of Libyan Parties in a previous meeting with Takala (the media office of the group)
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Libyan National Gathering of Political Parties Seeks to End HCS Division

The National Gathering of Libyan Parties in a previous meeting with Takala (the media office of the group)
The National Gathering of Libyan Parties in a previous meeting with Takala (the media office of the group)

The Libyan National Gathering of Political Parties has launched an initiative to resolve the leadership dispute within the High Council of State (HCS) between Khaled Al-Mishri and Mohamed Takala.

The leadership conflict began on August 6, when Al-Mishri was declared the winner over Takala by a single vote. A contested ballot, with Takala’s name written on the reverse side, led to the HCS’s legal committee eventually ruling in favor of Al-Mishri, who then took control of the council’s headquarters in Tripoli and its official Facebook page.

The National Gathering’s initiative aims to unify the HCS and address the ongoing leadership dispute. They have communicated the details to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and all HCS members, receiving positive feedback from various parties. Al-Mishri has responded positively, engaging in a constructive meeting focused on unifying and stabilizing the council.

However, the National Gathering expressed surprise at Takala’s lack of response to the initiative as of Thursday evening, noting his engagement in meetings with individuals claiming to be candidates for the upcoming parliament.

The ongoing leadership struggle between Al-Mishri and Takala has raised concerns about deepening divisions within the HCS, potentially hindering its role in guiding Libya toward stability.

The National Gathering emphasized the urgency of focusing on critical issues affecting the council’s unity and the nation’s stability, urging all parties, including Takala, to engage positively with the proposed initiatives in the national interest.

Al-Mishri has accused Takala of unlawfully claiming the HCS presidency, following a previous court ruling that invalidated the election session. This situation has led to questions about the council’s future and the possibility of further divisions if a resolution is not reached.