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Reporters watch a live feed of Libyan members of parliament meeting to decide on the new prime minister at the parliament in Tripoli May 4, 2014. (Reuters/Ismail Zitouny)

Libya interim PM faces “legitimacy” challenges

by Khalid Mahmoud | May 9, 2014 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Libya’s newly appointed interim prime minister, Ahmed Maiteeq, found himself embroiled in further controversy on Thursday after Libya’s Administration of Fatwa and Law—a division of the Justice Ministry—ruled his appointment illegal. “The...

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Members of the presidential guard secure the entrance of the General National Congress in Tripoli May 4, 2014. (REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny)

New Libyan PM eyes “crisis” government, more powers for regions

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 6, 2014 | Middle East

Tripoli, Reuters—New Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq said he wanted to engage all political forces in forming a “crisis government” in Libya and devolving some powers to regions in the oil-producing state. Maiteeq was sworn in on Sunday after a chaotic vote...

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Reporters watch a live feed of Libyan members of parliament meeting to decide on the new prime minister at the parliament in Tripoli May 4, 2014. (Reuters/Ismail Zitouny)

Libya confirms Ahmed Maiteeq as new prime minister

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 5, 2014 | Middle East

Tripoli, Reuters—The head of Libya’s parliament has confirmed businessman Ahmed Maiteeq as the country’s new prime minister, according to a decree signed by him on Monday, one day after a deputy speaker had declared Maiteeq’s election invalid. The...