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Libya Review
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Dbaiba Rejects Parliament's Attempt to Form New Government
On Wednesday, Libya's Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbaiba firmly rejected efforts by the Parliament to appoint a new government, warning against what he described as a return to 'unproductive transitional phases.' Speaking during a meeting with the First Deputy President of the High Council of State and several of its members at the Prime Minister's Office, Dbaiba stated that such steps lack popular legitimacy and do not reflect the will of the Libyan people. Dbaiba reiterated that the only path forward is to end the cycle of interim governments and move directly toward holding comprehensive and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections. 'There is no legitimacy to any attempt that prolongs the crisis,' he said, calling for a public referendum as a decisive mechanism to bypass political paralysis. He criticised the leadership of the House of Representatives for deliberately stalling the electoral process, accusing them of obstructing the path to a unified and democratic Libya. 'Our vision is to permanently end transitional stages and fulfill the demands of the people through the ballot box, not through imposed political deals,' Dbaiba said. On the security front, the Prime Minister emphasized his government's ongoing commitment to dismantling armed groups operating outside state authority. He stressed the importance of consolidating formal military and police institutions as essential pillars for national stability and law enforcement. Dbaiba also urged enhanced coordination between the government and the High Council of State to overcome artificial political obstacles and advance institutional reform. 'It's time to unite behind a national agenda focused on rebuilding state institutions, restoring security, and enabling elections,' he added. This statement comes as the Libyan parliament accelerates its push to name a replacement government. However, Dbaiba remains defiant, underscoring that any such move, in his view, would only deepen division and derail the political process. Tags: Abdul Hamid DbaibalibyaparliamentPrime MinisterUnified Government
Libya Review
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Protesters in Libya Call for End to GNU Rule Under Dbaiba
Thousands of Libyans took to the streets of Tripoli and cities across western Libya on Friday in one of the most significant public uprisings in years. Demonstrators rallied under the slogan 'Friday of Salvation' to demand the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbaiba and the end of Libya's prolonged transitional phase. In Tripoli, large crowds gathered in Martyrs' Square after Friday prayers, chanting slogans such as 'The people want the downfall of the regime.' Many carried placards condemning what they described as widespread corruption and failed leadership under Dbaiba's Government of National Unity (GNU), which has been in power since early 2021. The protests soon spread to the headquarters of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), where hundreds of demonstrators called on the international community to withdraw its recognition of Dbaiba's government. Protesters demanded immediate presidential and parliamentary elections, accusing the GNU of deliberately delaying the vote to remain in power. The unrest extended beyond the capital. Demonstrations erupted in cities including Zawiya, Sabratha, and Surman, where participants echoed the same demands for political change. A particularly notable development occurred in Misrata—Prime Minister Dbaiba's hometown—where hundreds of residents joined the protests, calling for the formation of a new government and an end to militia violence in the west. The wave of protests highlights mounting public frustration over Libya's stalled political process, deepening economic hardships, and growing insecurity in the capital. More than a decade after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains divided between rival political factions, with no elected president or parliament and a deeply fragmented state. Despite repeated international pledges and local dialogue efforts, national elections have been delayed multiple times. Many Libyans now view Dbaiba's interim government as an obstacle to progress rather than a pathway to stability. Friday's protests reflect a widening rejection of the status quo and signal renewed calls for accountability, political renewal, and an urgent end to transitional governance. Tags: Abdul Hamid DbaibalibyaProteststripoli
Libya Review
19-05-2025
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- Libya Review
Egypt & Turkey Call For a New 'Unified' Government in Libya
Egypt and Turkey, two regional powers often seen on opposing sides of the Libyan conflict, have found rare alignment in calling for the formation of a unified Libyan government to steer the country toward long-delayed elections. The consensus comes amid mounting unrest in Libya and rising calls for the resignation of the interim government led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbaiba. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, in a meeting with US presidential advisor Masad Boulos on Sunday, reaffirmed Cairo's position that the only path to ending the Libyan crisis is through a Libyan-led political agreement resulting in a single, unified executive authority. This government, he said, must have full legitimacy from the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, and the Presidential Council, and must lead the country into simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections. Sisi also emphasized that Egypt is among the countries most impacted by Libya's instability and remains committed to supporting reconciliation, ending institutional fragmentation, and restoring security. In a parallel statement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Jeune Afrique newspaper that Ankara believes Libya must establish a unified government before elections can take place. He warned that without consensus, elections could become a point of deeper conflict between eastern and western factions. Fidan stressed that the solution must come from a Libyan-led roadmap with broad support across political and geographic divides. Inside Libya, pressure is intensifying on Dbaiba's government. Speaker of Parliament Ageela Saleh on Monday repeated his call for Dbaiba to step down, stating that the government had legalized militia power, worsened political chaos, and committed crimes against civilians, including the use of live ammunition against peaceful demonstrators. Saleh warned that the government is no longer legitimate and should be prosecuted for its actions. He called on Parliament to urgently select a new prime minister capable of leading a transitional phase. Meanwhile, protests are expanding in Western cities. In recent days, several ministers, responsible for the economy, housing, culture, and water resources, have resigned in solidarity with the demonstrators, blaming the government's failure to uphold basic standards of governance and accountability. Tags: EgyptlibyaProtestsStabilityTürkiyeUnified Government
Libya Review
17-05-2025
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- Libya Review
Libya's Parliament Orders Investigation & Travel Ban on PM Dbaiba
On Saturday, Libya's Parliament formally instructed the Attorney General to open a legal investigation into Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbaiba and to prevent him from leaving the country. The decision follows violent confrontations in Tripoli, where security forces reportedly used live ammunition against protesters. In a statement circulated through local media, the parliament said its move was made 'in response to the will of the Libyan people,' citing 'serious human and material losses' during clashes between government forces and demonstrators. Lawmakers accused the Dbaiba-led government of using force to suppress peaceful protests, turning Tripoli into what they described as 'a war zone.' The statement added that the government's conduct, including its response to the recent protests and its overall failure to enact reforms, constitutes grounds for legal accountability. Dbaiba, who the parliament considers to be heading a government with an expired mandate, is now the subject of a formal inquiry and a court-ordered travel ban. The decision comes amid growing internal dissent. On Friday, three high-ranking ministers, Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Health Minister Ramadan Abu Janah, Minister of Local Governance Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi, and Minister of Housing and Construction Abu Bakr Al-Ghawi, announced their resignations from Dbaiba's cabinet. In separate public statements, all three expressed solidarity with the protesters and criticized the government's leadership and its failure to meet public demands. Their resignations, coupled with the parliament's legal action, represent a significant shift in Libya's political landscape. The moves reflect a growing consensus that the current executive leadership has lost public confidence and institutional legitimacy. This latest escalation deepens Libya's political crisis and raises new questions about the future of governance and stability in the country. Tags: Attorney GenerallibyaparliamentPrime MinisterProteststripoliViolence
Libya Review
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libyan Parliament & State Council Begin Talks to Form New Government
On Saturday, the Libyan Parliament announced that it is actively coordinating with the High Council of State (HCS) to select a new national figure to lead a unified government. This announcement comes amid mounting calls for political change, following massive public protests in Tripoli demanding the resignation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbaiba. In a statement, the Parliament affirmed that the ongoing consultations with the High Council aim to ensure that the chosen candidate meets all constitutional and legal criteria, with the intention of launching the new government's work in the coming days. The statement reiterated the Parliament's longstanding position that the GNU lost its legal mandate following a vote of no confidence in 2021. 'That government fell three years ago by decision of Parliament, and today it has fallen again, this time by the will of the people,' the statement declared. The Parliament also issued directives to security forces in Tripoli, urging them not to confront or obstruct peaceful protesters. Instead, it called on them to protect demonstrators and uphold their right to express legitimate demands. Protesters were likewise urged to maintain discipline, avoid destruction of property, and keep demonstrations peaceful. Thousands of Libyans gathered in Martyrs' Square in Tripoli on Friday in one of the largest protests in recent years. The demonstrations reflected deep frustration over political stagnation, economic hardship, and the lack of credible elections. The Parliament concluded its statement by confirming that its members will attend a scheduled session in Benghazi on Monday to continue discussions on the formation of a new government, signaling an intensified effort to end Libya's prolonged political deadlock and institutional fragmentation. Tags: libyaparliamentProtestsState CounciltripoliViolence
