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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…

France 24 · Feb 11, 2022

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 · Feb 11, 2022

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 · Feb 10, 2022

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.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2022

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.

Reuters · Feb 8, 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

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2022