Democratic Party (Libya)
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The Democratic Party of Libya is a political party launched by the Libyan Freedom and Democracy Campaign
on 14 July 2011 to represent the aspirations of the Libyan people in post-Gaddafi and post-National Transitional Council
elections.
It shares most of the policies of its predecessor, namely:
The party is currently working with many think tank
s such as the club of Madrid
, the Gorbachev Foundation
and The Westminster Foundation for Democracy, to achieve its aims.
Libyan Freedom and Democracy Campaign
* Support for the National Transitional Council as a useful expedient to help the transition to Democracy, but noting that it does not have legal legitimacy....
on 14 July 2011 to represent the aspirations of the Libyan people in post-Gaddafi and post-National Transitional Council
National Transitional Council
The National Transitional Council of Libya , sometimes known as the Transitional National Council, the Interim National Council, or the Libyan National Council,...
elections.
It shares most of the policies of its predecessor, namely:
- Support for the National Transitional CouncilNational Transitional CouncilThe National Transitional Council of Libya , sometimes known as the Transitional National Council, the Interim National Council, or the Libyan National Council,...
only as a useful expedient to help the transition to democracy, but noting that it does not have legal legitimacy. - The transition to democracy in Libya to be overseen by a United NationsUnited NationsThe United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
commission similar to the Adriaan PeltAdriaan PeltAdriaan Pelt was a Dutch journalist, international civil servant and diplomat, most famous for drafting the post war constitution of Libya...
commission at the end of World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
which oversaw the independence of Libya. - Deployment of UN peacekeeping forces.
- The establishment of a commission similar to the Truth and reconciliation commissionTruth and Reconciliation CommissionThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a court-like restorative justice body assembled in South Africa after the abolition of apartheid. Witnesses who were identified as victims of gross human rights violations were invited to give statements about their experiences, and some were selected...
in South Africa. - The separation of religion and statehoodSeparation of church and stateThe concept of the separation of church and state refers to the distance in the relationship between organized religion and the nation state....
, with Freedom of conscience and respect for all religions as the best way to defeat radical Islam and Al-QaedaAl-QaedaAl-Qaeda is a global broad-based militant Islamist terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden sometime between August 1988 and late 1989. It operates as a network comprising both a multinational, stateless army and a radical Sunni Muslim movement calling for global Jihad...
.
The party is currently working with many think tank
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
s such as the club of Madrid
Club of Madrid
The Club de Madrid is an independent non-profit organization created to promote democracy and change in the international community. Composed of 80 former Presidents and Prime Ministers from 56 countries, the Club de Madrid is the world’s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government.Among...
, the Gorbachev Foundation
Gorbachev Foundation
The Gorbachev Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded by the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in December 1991 and began its work since January 1992. The foundation is active in researching the Perestroika era, current issues of Russian...
and The Westminster Foundation for Democracy, to achieve its aims.