Libyan Elections
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 26, 2014
We congratulate the Libyan people on yesterday’s elections for a new Council of Representatives. These elections
provided an opportunity for the Libyan people to advance their democratic transition and continue to hold leaders
accountable to fulfilling the goals of the revolution: a free, prosperous, democratic, and secure state that allows for
all of its citizens voices to be heard.
But as we welcome yesterday’s elections, we are deeply concerned about reports of violence and intimidation during the
elections yesterday. We also condemn in the strongest terms the senseless and brutal murder of Libyan human rights
activist Salwa Bugaighis, as we condemn all terror, violence, and intimidation in Libya. Violence will not solve Libya’s
political problems, and the United States calls all on parties to reject violence and commit to resolving contentious
issues through dialogue and negotiation.
Looking forward, Libya’s new government must build consensus in support of efforts to establish security and good
governance for the Libyan people. We affirm our support for Libya’s transition, especially the vital work of the
Constitution Drafting Assembly. We will continue to stand with the Libyan people as they work to build the new country
they sacrificed so much for during the revolution.
ENDS