Libya appoints new interim government, following UN-led roadmap 10 Mar, 2021 11:59 PM 4 minutes to read Libyans mark the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in Martyrs' Square, Tripoli. Photo / AP Libyans mark the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in Martyrs' Square, Tripoli. Photo / AP AP By: Rami Musa and Samy Magdy Libyan lawmakers confirmed a newly appointed interim government today, in the hope it will help unify the divided, war-wrecked North African country, and shepherd it through to elections at the end of the year.