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Libya Interim PM Promises Legislative Elections by End of June

Libya's interim prime minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah reaffirmed Monday that he will only cede power to an elected government and announced a plan for legislative elections before the end of June, in the wake of an attempted ouster by parliament. Already plagued by divisions between rival administrations in the east and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: Why is Libya sliding back to political division?

A year ago, Libya looked to be on the path towards democracy after more than a decade of civil war

The Independent UK

Libya's political divide widens as rival PMs vie for power

Libya's western-based administration has upheld a decision by lawmakers in the country's east to appoint a new prime minister, effectively creating two rival heads of government. The UN has urged all sides to preserve calm "as an absolute priority".

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Shtayyeh Visits Libya to Enhance Cooperation, Trade

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh arrived in Libya Sunday on a two-day visit for talks on bilateral relations between the two countries, and the latest developments on the Palestinian cause. During his visit, the PM is scheduled to meet with his Libyan counterpart Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and other top officials.…

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Armed Convoy Moves into Tripoli to Shore up Dbeibah

A convoy of fighters moved into Tripoli from the Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday to shore up the interim prime minister amid a push by the parliament to oust him in favor of its own candidate. Interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah has sworn he will hand over power only…

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Armed convoy moves into Tripoli to shore up interim PM

A convoy of fighters moved into Tripoli from the Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday to shore up the interim prime minister amid a push by the parliament to oust him in favour of its own candidate.

Reuters

Libya faces challenge of two prime ministers

We focus on political instability in Libya as the eastern House of Representatives names a rival to the Tripoli-based unity government's chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah, hours after his convoy was targeted in a drive-by shooting. The appointment of a second prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, threatens to spark a new power struggle…

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Five things to know about Libya’s political crisis

A deepening political deadlock has raised fears of further instability in the oil-rich, conflict-torn country.

Al Jazeera

Libya's parliament names new PM, sparking another challenge for unity government

Libya found itself with two prime ministers Thursday, after its parliament named a rival to replace the existing unity government’s chief Abdulhamid Dbeibah, threatening a new power struggle in the war-torn nation.

France 24

Libya's Dbeibah: the ambitious politician who promised not to be

A move by Libya's parliament to oust Interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, who had promised not to use his stand-in position for political advancement, is testament to his success in doing just that.

Reuters

Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield

Libya's divisions seemed poised to deepen on Thursday as the eastern-based parliament named a new prime minister, with the incumbent refusing to step aside.

Reuters

Libya: Gunmen attack Dbeibah’s car ahead of vote to replace him

Sources say Libya’s Abdulhamid Dbeibah escaped unhurt after gunmen fired on his car in the capital, Tripoli.

Al Jazeera

Libyan PM escapes unharmed from assassination bid -Al Arabiya TV

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah escaped unharmed from an assassination attempt early on Thursday when unidentified persons shot at his car in Tripoli, Al Arabiya TV said.

Reuters

Libya's politics are broken but war not seen as inevitable

Libya's political jostling is intensifying as the parliament prepares to announce a new prime minister despite the incumbent's refusal to step down, further undermining an already faltering U.N.-backed peace process.

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Reuters

With elections delayed again, Libya's endless transition angers its people

As Libya's political institutions pushed ahead with plans to again extend a transitional period and delay any elections, Libyans across the country were filled with weariness, cynicism and anger.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libya Militias Refuse to Abandon Dbeibah Govt

Clashes erupted between rival militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli in wake of attempts by the parliament to oust the Government of National Unity (GNU), headed by Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, and appoint a replacement. Local sources said a member of "Brigade 777" was killed in the fighting with the "deterrence force"…

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Misrata Faces Tensions as Libya Decides on Leadership

Since the onset of the last decade, the northwestern Libyan city of Misrata has occupied a prominent position and played a remarkable role in the North African country’s history. Located 200 kilometers east of the capital, Tripoli, Misrata helped in overthrowing the regime in 2011 and took over a leading…

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Libya, Egypt Hold Talks to Return Dozens of Detainees

Egyptian ambassador to Libya Tamer Mostafa met on Thursday with head of the Libyan Anti-Illegal Migration Agency Muhammad al-Khouja in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. The meeting came in light of demands by families of many Egyptian detainees that relevant authorities take action to return them to the country. According to…

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The Independent UK

As economy collapses, some young Lebanese turn to militancy

Dozens of young men from Lebanon's impoverished north have disappeared in recent months, often re-emerging with the Islamic State group in Iraq

Al Jazeera

Dozens escape security crackdown, poverty in Lebanon to join ISIL

Security sources say at least 48 young men have disappeared from Tripoli and are suspected of joining ISIL in Iraq.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Extends Libya Mission after US-Russia Dispute over Envoy

The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend its political mission in Libya for just three months after a dispute between the West and Russia over the appointment of a new top UN envoy for the North African country, which is trying to form a united government after 10 years…

The Independent UK

UN extends Libya mission after US-Russia dispute over envoy

The U.N. Security Council has voted to extend its political mission in Libya for just three months after a dispute between the West and Russia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libya Elections Could Be Rescheduled for June

A senior UN official said she is pushing for Libya to hold elections by June after the country missed a December deadline to elect its first president since the 2011 ouster and killing of longtime president Moammar Gadhafi. Stephanie Williams, the UN's special adviser on Libya, told The Associated Press…

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