UN: Libya's 'high volatility' calls for elections
A senior UN official stated on Monday that Libya is locked in a constitutional and political impasse that has prompted escalating conflicts, a severe economic situation, and rallies across the nation by disgruntled residents. The overall situation in Libya is still "extremely dangerous," according to Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee, with tense security, "very troubling" displays of power, and intermittent violence by militias engaged in political scheming. She also brought up serious human rights concerns, including the alleged arrest by armed groups of dozens of protesters who participated in July 1 demonstrations protesting the deteriorating living conditions and calling for progress on elections. She also brought up a dispute over the leadership of the National Oil Corporation. Oil-rich Since Muammar Qaddafi's long-standing dictatorship was overthrown and killed in 2011, Libya has been torn apart by conflict. Rival governments—one in the east support...