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Clashes kill 32 in Libya's capital sparking fears of new armed conflict

Deadly clashes break out in Libya's capital between militias backed by its two rival administrations, portending a return to violence amid a long political stalemate.

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Deadly clashes in Libya's capital spark fears of new civil war

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of a major new conflict.

France 24 · Aug 27, 2022

GNU conducts HR conclave on changes in hiring process

Hyderabad

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022

Factbox-The legitimacy crisis in Libya's political institutions

Libyan protesters want the political authorities to quit and hold elections after previous transitional periods created institutions that clung on long after their mandates expired.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

UK will not impose direct rule on British Virgin Islands, Liz Truss says

UK foreign secretary decided to give territory two years to implement reforms to tackle corruption

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 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

Bashagha Prepares to Announce Libya Govt Lineup

Libyan Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashagha announced that government formation efforts have made progress and that he should unveil a lineup before parliament within the set deadline later this week. His press office said the concerned committee has started to receive the ministerial candidates and their resumes will be assessed. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

Libya’s Dbeibah Promises Populist Spending Plan

Libya's interim prime minister announced a series of populist spending plans on Friday as he sought to strengthen his position against a push by the eastern-based parliament to replace him, Reuters reported. Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, who has sworn only to hand over power after an election, pledged help for Libyans buying…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2022

UN Adviser Tells Libya It Must Preserve Calm, Stability

The UN Secretary-General's special adviser on Libya on Sunday called on both Libya's interim prime minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah and his parliament-designated successor Fathi Bashagha to preserve calm and stability. Dbeibah, prime minister of the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU), has said he will hand over power only after an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

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"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022