The Latest Breaking News from Fathi Bashagha

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

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers says he will seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Libya’s Bashagha says will base his rival gov’t in Sirte

His remarks came after attempting to enter Tripoli but was pushed back by forces aligned with UN-recognised PM Dbeibeh.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022

Clashes break out in Tripoli, drive rival Libyan PM away

Clashes between competing militias in the Libyan capital of Tripoli have forced one of the country’s rival prime ministers to abort his attempt to seat his government there

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Libya's Bashagha in Turkey to Convince Dbeibah to Step Down

Fathi Bashagha, head of Libya's Government of Stability, kicked off on Wednesday a surprise visit to Turkey. His office did not announce the trip and Turkish authorities did not comment on it. Sources said Bashagha traveled at the head of a government delegation to Ankara after receiving an official invitation.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Libyan Parliament Says Bashagha Govt Should Start Work in Sirte

Libya's parliament wants the government it has appointed under Fathi Bashagha to be based for now in Sirte, it said on Tuesday, amid a stalemate over control of the capital Tripoli where another administration refuses to hand over power. The move represents the clearest acknowledgement since the parliament appointed Bashagha…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Libyan parliament says Bashagha govt should start work in Sirte

Libya's parliament wants the government it has appointed under Fathi Bashagha to be based for now in Sirte, it said on Tuesday, amid a stalemate over control of the capital Tripoli where another administration refuses to hand over power.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Bashagha Urges Britain's Help to Remove Russia's Wagner Mercenaries from Libya

Libya's east-based parliament appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha called on Tuesday British leaders to help remove the mercenaries of Russia's Wagner Group from his country. In an article published by The Times newspaper, Bashagha declared his desire for a strategic partnership with Britain at the business, security and intelligence levels.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

Libyan Parliament Criticizes Algeria for Refusing to Recognize Bashagha's Govt

The east-based Libyan parliament slammed the Algerian government for failing to recognize the government of stability headed by Fathi Bashagha. Algiers has instead opted to continue to support the Government of National Unity, headed by Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah. This is the first time the parliament openly criticizes Algeria in defending Bashagha's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Dbeibah Clings on to Power, Vows to Defend Tripoli

Head of Libya's interim Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said only parliamentary elections can resolve the struggle for power with the government of Fathi Bashagha, who is backed by the east-based parliament He is aiming to hold the elections in June. Dbeibah vowed to defend the capital Tripoli…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Libya: Bashagha Proposes Mechanisms to Preserve Oil Revenues

Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, asked the National Oil Corporation (NOC) to submit its proposals on mechanisms necessary to preserve and maintain funds generated from oil revenues. Bashagha sent an urgent message to NOC Chairman Mustafa Sanalla, stressing the need to resume oil production and export as soon as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022