In Libya, high council of state rejects HoR's constitutional amendment and selection of new government

The High State Council (HSC) rejected the House of Representatives’ 12th constitutional amendment and the amendment of the executive authority (creating the new Fathi Bashagha-led government designate). The HSC stated that they HoR decisions were rejected based on their violation of the 2015 Skhirat Libyan Political Agreement and the form and spirit of consensus between the HSC and HoR. [...] The HSC said that in its desire to continue communication with the HoR with the aim of reaching real consensus, and in response to popular demands for urgent elections, it proposes the formation of a joint committee with the HoR. This joint committee would prepare a constitutional basis for elections within a maximum period of March 31, after which electoral laws are agreed upon between the two bodies. The HSC also decided that any amendment in the current executive authority (government) should be postponed until the completion of the establishment of the constitutional basis and electoral laws.
Read the full article here: Libya Herald