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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

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

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

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Clashes break out in Libyan capital

Clashes broke out in Libya's capital early on Tuesday after the parliament-backed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, entered Tripoli despite a rival government refusing to cede power, a politician and an armed group commander said.

Reuters

Clashes Rock Tripoli as Libyan Rivals Fight in Capital

Clashes erupted in Libya's capital on Tuesday as the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, tried to take control of government from a rival administration that has refused to cede power. Bashagha entered Tripoli overnight after two months of stalemate between Libya's rival administrations, but withdrew hours later as fighting rocked…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libya's Bashagha arrives in Tripoli -Al Arabiya

Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, has arrived in the capital Tripoli, Al Arabiya TV said on Tuesday, citing the interior minister in his government.

Reuters

Libyan Rivals Resume UN-Brokered Talks on Elections

Rival Libyan officials on Sunday resumed talks in the Egyptian capital, the latest UN-led efforts to agree on constitutional amendments for elections as the North African nation again finds itself at a political impasse. Twelve lawmakers from Libya’s east-based parliament and 11 from the High Council of State, an advisory…

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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

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…

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Libyan parliament says Bashagha govt should start work in Sirte

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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.…

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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

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…

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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…

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Libya's Parliament-backed PM says he discussed efforts to hold elections with U.S. officials

Libya's Parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, discussed with U.S. senior officials efforts to hold timely and transparent elections and to ‮"‬establish economic and political security," he said in a tweet early on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Libya misses out on oil price boom as political divide continues

A shutdown of Libya’s main oil fields shows the political differences that still hamper the country.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libya: Bashagha Chairs First Meeting in Sebha

The Libyan government, chaired by Fathi Bashagha, held its first official meeting in the southern city of Sebha after failing to enter the capital, Tripoli. At the onset of the meeting, Bashagha said that the assembly was conducted in Sebha to ensure that the government is for all Libyans and…

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Libya: Bashagha to Hold First Cabinet Meeting in Sebha on Thursday

Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, will hold a first meeting of his cabinet in the southern city of Sebha on Thursday, his spokesman said on Wednesday. The eastern-based parliament appointed Bashagha in March but the sitting prime minister, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, refused to cede power leading to a prolonged standoff…

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Libya's Bashagha to hold cabinet meeting in Sebha

Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, will hold a first meeting of his cabinet in the southern city of Sebha on Thursday, his spokesman said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libyan PM Visits Algeria to Seek Mediation

Libya’s Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, visited on Monday Algeria at the head of a delegation that included several ministers and top security officials. Dbeibeh is seeking to obtain Algeria’s support and break the political isolation of his government. The PM wants Algiers to…

Al Jazeera

Russians unlikely to leave Libya, despite Ukraine war

Despite rumours that Russia’s Wagner will fight in Ukraine, analysts expect the paramilitary group to stay in Libya.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libya’s Rival Govts Start UN-Backed Talks in Egypt

Representatives of Libya's two rival governments began talks in Egypt on Wednesday aimed at reaching agreement on holding national elections, the United Nations Mission in Libya said. Libya has had two competing governments since March when the eastern-based parliament appointed Fathi Bashagha to replace the Tripoli-based prime minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah,…

Reuters

Libya's rival lawmakers start U.N.-backed talks in Egypt

(This April 13 story corrects headline and first paragraph to make clear delegates are from parliamentary chambers, not governments)

Asharq Al-Awsat

Haftar Denies Shutting Libya’s Oil Fields, Bashagha Vows to Assume Office in Tripoli

Libya’s Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha’s government will assume office in the capital Tripoli by peaceful means “soon,” it announced on Sunday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Eastern Libyan Military Commanders Urge Closure of Road to West

Military commanders in eastern Libya said on Saturday they had suspended participation in a UN-backed joint military council, accusing the Tripoli-based government of failing to hand power to a new cabinet and calling for the road west to be closed. Last month, the eastern-based parliament appointed Fathi Bashagha to replace…

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