Libyan Parties After 15 Years
After the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011, Libya began establishing political parties legally. This occurred amidst a complete absence of democratic political activity during Gaddafi's era, who criminalized parties and considered them betrayal. Since the passage of the Political Parties Law in 2012, about 95 parties have been founded. However, most of them are inactive or operate symbolically, with genuine activity mainly limited to the Justice and Construction Party, which has an Islamic orientation, and the National Forces Alliance, a liberal coalition. Despite the large number of parties, their influence remains weak, often confined to just two parties, due to political divisions, instability, and the lack of a conducive environment for genuine party work. This situation hampers the ability of parties to bring about significant changes in the Libyan political landscape.
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