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Fadel Mohamed Lamen
File:Fadel Mohamed Lamen 2024.jpg
Fadel Mohamed Lamen in 2024
Born1960
Tripoli, Libya
NationalityLibyan
Occupation(s)Political figure, journalist, policy analyst
Known forNational Dialogue, Libyan Political Agreement, ECFR & Atlantic Council work

Fadel Mohamed Lamen (born 1960) is a Libyan political analyst, journalist, and policy expert known for his involvement in Libya’s post-2011 political transition. He has participated in national dialogue initiatives and contributed to international policy discussions on Libyan governance and diplomacy.

Career

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Lamen served as the president of Libya’s National Dialogue Preparatory Commission, a body widely recognized by Libyan, United Nations, and international actors. In a 2021 policy paper, European Council on Foreign Relations fellow Mattia Toaldo described the commission as "headed by Fadel Lamen," noting that it was the only national dialogue body with broad international and Libyan endorsement, responsible for launching the country’s reconciliation process.[1]

He has worked with international think tanks and institutions, including the Atlantic Council, where he contributed analysis on the evolving Libyan political landscape.[2] His commentary has also appeared in international media and public forums.

Lamen also appeared in a 2014 policy briefing by the European Council on Foreign Relations, where his insights were included in an analysis of Libya’s transition following the uprising.[3]

He is a former president of the American Libyan Council and has spoken at events hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and others. He has been featured on **C-SPAN** during policy panels addressing political factions in Libya.[4]

Media and personal accounts

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He was interviewed by **ABC Radio National** in Australia in 2011, sharing insights on Libya’s uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.[5] In a personal piece published in *The Daily Beast*, he recounted his experience as a target of political repression under the former regime.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Mattia Toaldo, "A European Agenda to Support Libya’s Transition", Minbar Libya, 15 September 2021. [1]
  2. ^ Fadel Lamen, "Libya and the HoR Vote: What May Come Next," Atlantic Council, 18 February 2016. [2]
  3. ^ Mattia Toaldo, "Libya’s Uncertain Revolution", European Council on Foreign Relations, 2014. [3]
  4. ^ "Political Factions in Libya," C-SPAN. [4]
  5. ^ "Fadel Lamen, Libyan Political Refugee," ABC Radio National, 2011. [5]
  6. ^ Fadel Lamen, "Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi Tried to Execute Me," The Daily Beast, 9 April 2011. [6]
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