Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Libya’s interim prime minister filed a request Sunday to run for president, despite being barred from elections next month under the current rules. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah is meant to lead the country until a winner is declared following presidential elections on Dec. 24. Steps away from the electoral commission’s office in Tripoli, Dbeibah told journalists he felt responsible for the continued reconstruction of the country, torn apart by years of civil war. Dbeibah, a powerful businessman from the western city of Misrata, was appointed during U.N.-led talks in April to lead the executive branch of the interim government that also included a three-member Presidential Council chaired by Mohammad Younes Menfi, a Libyan diplomat from the country’s east.

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Parliament spokesperson says one of Libya’s rival administrations suspends prime minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Parliament spokesperson says one of Libya’s rival administrations suspends prime minister

Associated Press  

CAIRO — One of Libya’s two administrations voted Tuesday to suspend and investigate its prime minister, accusing him of failing to achieve his government’s objectives, the parliament’s spokesperson said. Fathi Bashagha was prime minister of Libya’s eastern-based parliament, known as the House of Representatives, which operates in Tobruk. Mohamed Mansour, a spokesperson for Bashagha, said the former prime minister would …

Rival Libya PM to set up govt in Sirte after Tripoli clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Rival Libya PM to set up govt in Sirte after Tripoli clashes

Associated Press  

CAIRO — One of Libya’s rival prime ministers said Wednesday he would seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt the previous day to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli. Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha announced that he has chosen the city of Sirte, along Libya’s Mediterranean coast and …

Libya’s rival officials meet in Egypt for talks on elections
2 years, 8 months ago

Libya’s rival officials meet in Egypt for talks on elections

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Rival Libyan officials began talks Wednesday in the Egyptian capital on disputed constitutional arrangements for their country’s elections. The U.N. special adviser on Libya, Stephanie Williams, said the meetings in Cairo would conclude next Wednesday, hopefully with an agreement on a “solid constitutional basis and electoral framework.” “You have a critical role to play in making your voice …

Libyan parliament swears in new PM as crisis deepens
2 years, 9 months ago

Libyan parliament swears in new PM as crisis deepens

Al Jazeera  

Fathi Bashagha is sworn in as the divide between Tobruk and Tripoli threatens to plunge Libya into a new conflict. A standoff between two rival governments in Libya risks resulting in the territorial division as the parliament in the east swore in a new administration while the incumbent in Tripoli refused to cede power. The cabinet appointed by the prime …

UN voices concern over vote on new Libyan prime minister
2 years, 9 months ago

UN voices concern over vote on new Libyan prime minister

Al Jazeera  

World body says process that saw Fathi Bashagha elected as new PM ‘fell short of expected standards’. The United Nations has voiced concern over reports that a vote in Libya’s parliament to install a new government, which risks triggering new fighting or a return to territorial division, “fell short of the expected standards”. The United Nations is instead focused on …

Libya parliament approves new government as crisis escalates
2 years, 9 months ago

Libya parliament approves new government as crisis escalates

Al Jazeera  

The vote may lead to the formation of two parallel administrations, derailing the UN-led reconciliation efforts. Libya’s east-based parliament has approved a new government despite the incumbent administration pledging not to cede power, pushing a fragile peace process to the brink of collapse and raising the risk of new conflict. The first signs of serious trouble emerged late last year …

Libya’s embattled PM says replacing him could trigger war
2 years, 10 months ago

Libya’s embattled PM says replacing him could trigger war

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Libya’s embattled prime minister has warned that the appointment of a new transitional government could set off war and chaos in the Mediterranean country mired for a decade in turmoil. An election, he said, “is the sole solution.” The effort to replace Dbeibah stems from Libya’s failure to hold its first presidential election during his watch. He described …

Pro-Dbeibah forces rally in Libya as political crisis deepens
2 years, 10 months ago

Pro-Dbeibah forces rally in Libya as political crisis deepens

Al Jazeera  

Tobruk-based HoR parliament named Bashagha the new PM but incumbent Dbeibeh rejected the move. Libyan joint operations forces have rallied in the country’s capital to support Abdul Hamid Dbeibah’s claim to legitimacy as the head of the Libyan government as the country’s political schism deepens. Earlier on Saturday, the Joint Operations Force said in a statement that their move came …

UN adviser tells Libya leaders to ‘preserve calm and stability’
2 years, 10 months ago

UN adviser tells Libya leaders to ‘preserve calm and stability’

Al Jazeera  

Parliament’s move to choose a new PM has deepened divisions between rival factions and fears have intensified of renewed fighting. The UN chief’s special adviser on Libya on Sunday called on both its interim prime minister and his parliament-designated successor to maintain stability and said elections should be held as soon as possible. Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, prime minister of the …

Five things to know about Libya’s political crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Five things to know about Libya’s political crisis

Al Jazeera  

A deepening political deadlock has raised fears of further instability in the oil-rich, conflict-torn country. On Thursday, the Tobruk-based House of Representatives appointed former interior minister Fathi Bashagha as the new prime minister, saying this decision followed Dbeibah’s failure to hold the polls. He also described the parliament’s move as an attempt to enter Tripoli by force and promised to …

Libya’s embattled PM promises new election law to resolve crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Libya’s embattled PM promises new election law to resolve crisis

Al Jazeera  

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah says legislation is in the works for a new vote as parliament announces appointment of new interim PM. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has promised to draft a new election law to resolve the intensifying political crisis in the North African country. In a statement, Guterres reminded “all institutions of the primary goal of holding national …

Libya’s east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions
2 years, 10 months ago

Libya’s east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Libya’s east-based parliament on Thursday appointed a new prime minister, a development that counters U.N. efforts to reconcile the divided country and will likely produce two parallel administrations. East-based lawmakers named Thursday former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha to replace Abdul Hamid Dbeibah as head of a new interim government, according to the parliament spokesman, Abdullah Bliheg. Arriving at …

Libyan parliament set to name new PM amid signs of power struggle
2 years, 10 months ago

Libyan parliament set to name new PM amid signs of power struggle

Al Jazeera  

Interim PM Dbeibah says he will not hand over power, a position that could lead to a flare-up of conflicts between rival factions. Libya’s parliament is set to name a new prime minister to head the transitional government on Thursday, raising concerns over the possibility of a new power struggle. The effort to replace interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah …

Libya PM defiant as lawmakers set to name new leader
2 years, 10 months ago

Libya PM defiant as lawmakers set to name new leader

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Libya’s prime minister took a defiant stand Tuesday against efforts to appoint a new interim government, a position that could lead to a flare-up of conflicts between rival factions in the deeply divided nation. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said in televised speech that he will not hand over power as the country’s parliament is scheduled to name …

Libya’s parliament to appoint new PM amid rise in tensions
2 years, 10 months ago

Libya’s parliament to appoint new PM amid rise in tensions

Al Jazeera  

Parliament speaker said vote to name PM will take place on Thursday following consultations with the High Council of State. Libya’s parliament will name a new prime minister to head the transitional government this week, raising concerns over the possibility of a new power struggle. Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh said a vote to name one of them as prime minister …

Libyan parliament committee urges change of interim PM
2 years, 11 months ago

Libyan parliament committee urges change of interim PM

Al Jazeera  

Committee also says it would take at least nine months to prepare for a new election to avoid fraud and ensure security. A Libyan parliament committee has said the chamber should choose a new interim prime minister, a move that could set major factions against each other in the wake of a failed election. The committee, set up to chart …

Libya parliament says ‘impossible’ to hold presidential vote
3 years ago

Libya parliament says ‘impossible’ to hold presidential vote

Associated Press  

CAIRO — A Libyan parliamentary committee said Wednesday that it has become “impossible” to hold the long-awaited presidential election in two days as scheduled, a major blow to international efforts to end a decade of chaos in the oil-rich country. In a letter to Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh, lawmaker al-Hadi al-Sagheir, head of the committee tasked to follow the electoral …

Libya electoral board suggests January 24 for polls
3 years ago

Libya electoral board suggests January 24 for polls

Al Jazeera  

Proposed one-month postponement comes as parliamentary committee says Friday’s vote ‘impossible’ to be held on scheduled date. “Even if the election is postponed until January, we might see these issues raised all over again.” ‘Risk of clashes’ Disagreements showed the limitations of a winner-takes-all presidential vote involving candidates viewed as unacceptable in large parts of the country including the son …

UN chief names American Stephanie Williams as Libya adviser
3 years ago

UN chief names American Stephanie Williams as Libya adviser

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment Monday of American diplomat Stephanie Williams, who led talks that resulted in the October 2020 cease-fire deal in Libya, to support the holding of presidential elections in the oil-rich north African country scheduled later this month which face many challenges. Williams did a spectacular job when she was in office, …

Libyan court reinstates Saif Gaddafi as presidential candidate
3 years ago

Libyan court reinstates Saif Gaddafi as presidential candidate

Al Jazeera  

The son of Libya’s longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi has been given the go-ahead to run in the country’s upcoming presidential election, his lawyer said, a week after being disqualified for what Libyan authorities said were war crimes committed during the uprising against his father more than 10 years ago. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s lawyer, Khaled al-Zaydi, confirmed to Al Jazeera on …

Libya election commission says Saif Gaddafi ineligible to run
3 years, 1 month ago

Libya election commission says Saif Gaddafi ineligible to run

Al Jazeera  

Son of former ruler among 25 of the 98 registered presidential candidates disqualified from running in the December 24 election. Libya’s election commission has said Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former ruler Muammar Gaddafi, was ineligible to run in the country’s planned presidential election in December. Gaddafi was one of 25 candidates disqualified by the commission on Wednesday, in …

UN Libya envoy quits weeks before planned election
3 years, 1 month ago

UN Libya envoy quits weeks before planned election

Al Jazeera  

The United Nations Libya mediator Jan Kubis is stepping down, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday, less than a year after he took up the role and a month before planned elections in the country. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accepted Kubis’s resignation “with regret,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday. Parliamentary and presidential elections on December 24 were demanded by …

Interim leader Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to run for Libyan presidency
3 years, 1 month ago

Interim leader Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to run for Libyan presidency

Al Jazeera  

Interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah submitted his application to run for president despite being barred and previously promising not to run. Libya’s interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has filed an application to run for president in the country’s elections next month despite being barred and previously pledging not to. The beginning of the right path.” Parliamentary and presidential …

Libya’s former interior minister to make presidential bid
3 years, 1 month ago

Libya’s former interior minister to make presidential bid

Al Jazeera  

Libya’s former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha has registered as a presidential candidate for a planned December election that remains in doubt amid disputes over the rules. Bashagha was the influential interior minister in the internationally recognised Government of National Accord that ruled in western areas and was replaced in March by a new unity government. On Thursday he joined a …

Divisive Libyan commander announces candidacy for president
3 years, 1 month ago

Divisive Libyan commander announces candidacy for president

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Powerful Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter on Tuesday announced his bid to run for president, submitting his candidacy as next month’s long-awaited vote faces growing uncertainty. Hifter’s announcement comes after Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of the late dictator, announced his candidacy Sunday in the southern town of Sabha. Hifter said in his video that …

Libyan interim leader: I’ll run for president if people want
3 years, 1 month ago

Libyan interim leader: I’ll run for president if people want

Associated Press  

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libya’s interim prime minister said Monday that he’ll run for president if that’s what the people want, a day after the son of the country’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi emerged after years of hiding and announced his candidacy for the country’s top office. In an apparent reference to the Gadhafi family, Dbeibah also referenced a recent controversy …

Libya’s Haftar announces he will run for presidential elections
3 years, 1 month ago

Libya’s Haftar announces he will run for presidential elections

Al Jazeera  

The eastern military commander, backed by Russia, Egypt and the UAE, is a divisive figure, despised by many in western Libya. Eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar will run in Libya’s presidential elections due next month, he announced in a televised speech. Backed by Russia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, Haftar, a former CIA asset, is a controversial figure, despised …

Libyan legislative elections delayed until January: Parliament
3 years, 2 months ago

Libyan legislative elections delayed until January: Parliament

Al Jazeera  

Parliamentary spokesman says presidential poll in December is the priority, as legislative ballot postponed by 30 days. Libya’s legislative elections have been postponed until January, the country’s eastern-based parliament has said, instead of being held on December 24 as planned. “The election for members of the House of Representatives will take place 30 days after the presidential vote,” still scheduled …

Libya parliament adopts law on legislative elections
3 years, 2 months ago

Libya parliament adopts law on legislative elections

Al Jazeera  

The new law comes before a planned national vote set for December 24 under a UN-led peace process for Libya. Libya’s parliament on Monday passed a law on legislative elections, its spokesman said, before a planned national vote set for December 24 under a UN-led peace process. The legislature “passed a law on elections to the House of Representatives during …

Key Libya commander suspends duties ahead of December vote
3 years, 3 months ago

Key Libya commander suspends duties ahead of December vote

Associated Press  

Libya’s powerful, east-based commander announced Wednesday he was suspending his role as leader of a self-styled Libyan army for the next three months — the clearest indication yet that he may be contemplating a run for president in December elections. The campaign ultimately failed last year, leading to U.N.-mediated talks and the formation of a transitional government charged with leading …

Libya: Haftar stands down from military role before polls
3 years, 3 months ago

Libya: Haftar stands down from military role before polls

Al Jazeera  

Libyan media said move paves way for Haftar to run for president under controversial new law. Libya’s eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar has paved the way to take part in December’s proposed presidential election after saying he would step down from his military role for three months. Libyan media said the step opens the way for Haftar to run as a …

Libya lawmakers pass no confidence vote for transition govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Libya lawmakers pass no confidence vote for transition govt

Associated Press  

BENGHAZI, Libya — Libyan lawmakers Tuesday passed a vote of no confidence in the country’s transitional government, throwing long-waited elections scheduled later this year into further uncertainty. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said after the vote, however, that his government would push forward with plans for elections in late December. Ablaihig said Dbeibah’s government would work as a caretaker administration …

Egypt’s el-Sisi backs December elections in Libya
3 years, 3 months ago

Egypt’s el-Sisi backs December elections in Libya

Al Jazeera  

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has pledged support for elections in Libya in talks with the North African country’s interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The talks with Dbeibah in the Egyptian capital, Ciaro, took place days after el-Sisi met the Libyan renegade commander Khalifa Haftar, who leads forces that have de facto control over Libya’s east and parts of …

Libya’s Dbeibah hits back at parliament over no-confidence threat
3 years, 3 months ago

Libya’s Dbeibah hits back at parliament over no-confidence threat

Al Jazeera  

Libyan leader says the eastern-based parliament’s failure to vote on a state budget is delaying his administration’s work. Libya’s interim prime minister has pushed back against parliament’s threats to withdraw confidence from his unity government, as a burgeoning rift raises fears over the continuing peace process to end years of war. Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who took office in March, said …

Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?
3 years, 6 months ago

Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?

Al Jazeera  

The renegade military commander is holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers. Libya’s renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar is polishing his political image ahead of elections after a crippling rout on the battlefield and with his support waning at home and abroad, analysts say. ‘Facing defiance’ Haftar built his power base around Libya’s second …

‘One and united’: Libya interim government sworn in
3 years, 9 months ago

‘One and united’: Libya interim government sworn in

Al Jazeera  

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah is sworn in as prime minister of the interim administration he says will represent ‘all Libyans’. Libya’s new interim government has been sworn in to lead the war-torn North African nation until elections later this year. Dbeibah’s swearing-in comes after Parliament last week approved his cabinet, in a move hailed by key leaders and foreign powers as …

Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government
3 years, 9 months ago

Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government

Associated Press  

BENGHAZI, Libya — Libyan lawmakers confirmed a newly appointed interim government on Wednesday, in the hopes it will help unify the divided, war-wrecked North African country, and shepherd it through to elections at the end of the year. He said 132 lawmakers approved the government of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, which replaces two rival administrations — one based in …

Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government
3 years, 9 months ago

Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Libyan lawmakers confirmed a newly appointed government on Wednesday, in …

Libyan lawmakers approve gov’t of PM-designate Dbeibah
3 years, 9 months ago

Libyan lawmakers approve gov’t of PM-designate Dbeibah

Al Jazeera  

Libya’s parliament approves cabinet of PM Abdelhamid Dbeibah after two days of intense deliberations. Libya’s parliament has voted to approve an interim unity government to lead the war-ravaged nation to December elections, a key step towards ending a decade of chaos. Dbeibah, who was selected last month at UN- The powerful businessman from the western city of Misrata was appointed …

Libya’s interim PM-designate calls for departure of mercenaries
3 years, 9 months ago

Libya’s interim PM-designate calls for departure of mercenaries

Al Jazeera  

Dbeibah slams the presence of foreign fighters in Libya as a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Libya’s interim PM-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has called for the departure of some 20,000 foreign fighters present in the country as he made the case for his proposed Cabinet lineup at parliamentary talks. “The mercenaries are a stab in our back – they must …

Interim Libya leader in eastern city in outreach to factions
3 years, 10 months ago

Interim Libya leader in eastern city in outreach to factions

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The president of Libya's newly elected interim government arrived Thursday …

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah: Who is Libya’s new prime minister?
3 years, 10 months ago

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah: Who is Libya’s new prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

Former associate of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi to take country’s reins amid new push to end decade-long conflict. Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, a businessman-turned-politician, has been chosen as Libya’s new interim prime minister following lengthy United Nations- Dbeibah, along with a three-member Presidential Council, will have the crucial and difficult task of preparing the ground for fair and transparent national elections …

UN envoy: Key military commander backs bid to unify Libya
3 years, 10 months ago

UN envoy: Key military commander backs bid to unify Libya

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of the United …

Libya's future in balance in UN-backed leadership vote
3 years, 10 months ago

Libya's future in balance in UN-backed leadership vote

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Delegates from Libya’s opposing sides …

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