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Libya Review
4 days ago
- Politics
- Libya Review
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
5 days ago
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libya's Parliament Speaker Reaffirms Need for Unified Government to End Crisis
The Libyan Parliament, led by Speaker Ageela Saleh, convened a formal session on Tuesday in Tobruk to hear policy proposals presented by several candidates vying to lead a new unified government. The session was attended by First Deputy Speaker Fawzi Al-Nuwairi and comes amid renewed efforts to consolidate executive authority and pave the way for long-delayed national elections. In his remarks at the end of the session, Speaker Saleh reaffirmed that the political solution to Libya's prolonged crisis lies in holding national elections. He emphasized the importance of establishing a unified executive government that can effectively implement this electoral process and restore stability nationwide. Saleh pointed out that the international community, especially the United Nations Security Council, has been calling for a unified executive authority in Libya. In response, the House of Representatives passed essential legislation, including the electoral laws for the presidency and the national assembly, as well as the 13th constitutional amendment, laying the legal groundwork for holding elections. He also referenced recommendations from the UN Support Mission's advisory committee, which called for the establishment of a new, unified government to implement the outcomes of the 6+6 Joint Committee, an initiative designed to resolve disputes between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State over the electoral process. Saleh confirmed that many candidates had submitted applications for the position of prime minister. Their nominations were accepted based on a joint mechanism agreed upon by both legislative chambers. Each candidate reportedly secured endorsements from more than 100 members of both the House and the High Council of State, a sign of growing political consensus to replace the current interim government led by Abdul Hamid Dbaiba. Libya's parliament is expected to continue discussions in the coming days to decide on the next prime minister, aiming to establish a leadership capable of uniting institutions and organizing elections in 2025. Tags: libyaLibyan ElectionsLibyan parliamentUnified Government
Libya Observer
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
26 pro-Haftar MPs reject forming new government by "single party"
26 members of the House of Representatives known for their affiliation to Khalifa Haftar warned against any attempt to change the parallel government or form a new one by 'a single party,' whether 'the House of Representatives alone or in partnership with a faction of the divided High Council of State,' stating that such a move is politically and nationally illegitimate. In a statement issued Monday, ahead of a House of Representatives session in which Speaker Aguila Saleh proposed the formation of a third government, the MPs said that dismissing the government mandated by the House without broad political consensus—and amid the complete paralysis of the High Council of State—constitutes a clear violation of the Libyan Political Agreement, which explicitly requires partnership between the House and the Council in making sovereign decisions, especially the matter of changing the government. 'What is being planned today is merely an attempt to repeat a previous experience that yielded no positive results in unifying the executive authority. On the contrary, experience has shown that unilateral changes have failed to establish a stable political reality across the country.' They said. They added: 'Forming a new government at this time, outside the framework of national consensus, may disrupt the development and reconstruction plans already underway in many cities and regions across the country, threatening to halt ongoing projects and undermine efforts aimed at stabilizing services and improving infrastructure.' They also said: The MPs from the Cyrenaica region affirm, stemming from their historical and national responsibilities toward the entire country, their outright rejection of any attempt to form a new government in the absence of a comprehensive political settlement based on clear and legitimate foundations, with the participation of all relevant parties, in accordance with constitutional legitimacy and the spirit of the Libyan Political Agreement. Tags: House of Representatives
Libya Review
19-05-2025
- Politics
- 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
Egypt Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi, US Senior Advisor for Africa discuss Gaza war, Libyan crisis
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received US Senior Advisor for Africa and Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Mr. Massad Boulos. CAIRO – 18 May 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received US Senior Advisor for Africa and Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Mr. Massad Boulos, on Sunday. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said Mr. Boules conveyed the greetings of US President Donald Trump to President El-Sisi, which the President appreciated and emphasized the deep strategic relations between Egypt and the United States as well as Egypt's keenness to strengthen them across various fields in line with the interests of both countries. The meeting addressed the latest developments in the Middle East and ways to restore regional stability. President El-Sisi stressed the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid, appreciating the joint mediation efforts by Egypt, the United States, and Qatar, and affirming Egypt's commitment to continuing this coordination in the coming period. Mr. Boulos affirmed the United States' commitment to continuing joint efforts with Egypt to restore regional calm in a way that serves the interests of all parties. The meeting also addressed the situation in Libya and ways to restore stability. President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to a Libyan-Libyan solution. The President stressed that Egypt has been and remains the country most affected by Libya's instability and the most dedicated to supporting all proposed political settlement steps and consensus on a unified government that enjoys credibility among Libyans, with political support from the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, and the Presidential Council, and whose core mission would be holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. The meeting also touched on the situation in Lebanon, Sudan, and Yemen. Both sides stressed the urgent need to protect stability in these countries and safeguard their resources, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The meeting also covered developments in Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions, and efforts to underpin stability in those regions. This is in addition to strengthening the role of governments and state institutions to serve the interests of their people. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Director of the General Intelligence Service Mr. Hassan Rashad. From the US side, US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg and Deputy Assistant Secretary for North Africa.
