Libya and National Reconciliation

Abstract

This research addresses the topic of national reconciliation in Libya and sheds light on the efforts of the Libyan people in achieving this reconciliation before its emergence in modern history. The research reviews the period of Italian colonization in Libya and the harm it caused, tearing apart national ties, fueling discord among the country's inhabitants, establishing collective prisons, and erecting gallows. With the end of colonization, Libyans took the initiative to reform relationships and reconcile among themselves, spreading the spirit of tolerance and love, and calling for forgetting the past and embarking on building a modern state. Agreements were signed, and reconciliation delegations were formed, traveling throughout the country to promote calmness and extinguish the flames of animosity. Among these agreements is the National Charter, concluded by the Constituent Assembly in Benghazi, which led to the signing of the Harabi Charter in response to Prince Idris Al-Senussi's call. This study aims to shed light on Libya's experience in achieving national reconciliation and ensuring internal peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and tolerance in nation-building and a promising future.