As violence flares up in several regions of the country and political gridlock polarizes Tripoli, frustration in the General National Congess is growing amongst Libyans.
Asmaa Elourfi writes for Magharebia on how the current crises are leading to a crisis of confidence in the GNC.
"Amid continuing violence across Libya, many are expressing frustration with the General National Congress (GNC) and voicing scepticism that a constitutional drafting committee can bring change.
Public support for the GNC amongst the Libyan population was already low before the current crises, with 60% of respondents in a poll conducted in September, 2013, rating the GNC's performance as poor. The current crises will likely further erode public support for the GNC just as the government will need broad public support to face the significant challenges facing the country.