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

PM Dbeibah has said his government will remain in power until 'real elections' are held [File: Dmitry Astakhov/Tass via Getty Images]

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.

Two candidates, former Interior Minister Fathi Bashaga and Minister-Counsellor Khalid al-Baibas, appeared in a parliamentary session on Monday in the eastern city of Tobruk to present their plans and submit their bids to replace Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.

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