Libya crisis worsens as rival government takes oath
Addressing the parliament after taking the oath of office, Fathi Bashagha said he was studying all options to take over in Tripoli.
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Addressing the parliament after taking the oath of office, Fathi Bashagha said he was studying all options to take over in Tripoli.
Addressing the parliament after taking the oath of office, Fathi Bashagha said he was studying all options to take over in Tripoli.
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - A standoff between two rival governments in Libya worsened on Thursday with the risk of fighting or territorial division as the parliament in the east swore in a new administration while the incumbent in Tripoli refused to cede power. Addressing the parliament after taking the oath of office, Fathi Bashagha said he was studying all options to take over in Tripoli. The present prime minister there, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, has said he will not hand over control. Armed groups affiliated with both sides have mobilised in the capital and foreign forces, including from Tur...
The political crisis in Libya is set to escalate as the newly-chosen administration, which is preparing to take the oath of office, accused the incumbent prime minister of preventing them from being sworn in.
A standoff between two rival governments in Libya worsened on Thursday with the risk of fighting or territorial division, as the parliament in the east swore in a new administration while the incumben...