Libya's Arsenals Are a Blind Spot in the Tripoli Agreement

An agreement signed in Tripoli on August 30 between rival eastern and western Libyan factions could pave the way for national elections within two years, aiming to restore political stability and territorial unity. The African Union and UN Security Council welcomed the deal, but the High Council of State in the west rejected it, arguing electoral changes should follow constitutional procedures. The issue of weapons stockpiles remains critical, as unaddressed arms trafficking could increase regional insecurity, especially for neighboring countries like Niger and Chad.