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- Libya’s embattled prime minister lashed against his opponents, who clamour for his ouster since he lost the mandate to continue on account of elections not taking place
- The prime minister in turn warned that the appointment of a new interim government could trigger war and chaos in a Mediterranean North African country
Libya’s embattled prime minister lashed against his opponents, who clamoured for his ouster since he lost the mandate to continue on account of elections not taking place. The prime minister in turn warned that the appointment of a new interim government could trigger war and chaos in a Mediterranean North African country.
Interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamdi Dbeibah reiterated his plans to hand over power only to an elected government and assured that the elections will be held in June this year.
Dbeibah insisted that any plans to install a new interim government would lead to more friction. He termed such demands as “reckless” and “farce” that could lead to more wars. His statement is important against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the House of Representatives to confirm a new government chaired by Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashaga, adding that he would not accept any such move terming such forces wanting to wield power are farce and such eventuality would lead to chaotic situation.
Dbeibah proposed a four-point roadmap to a simultaneous parliamentary vote and a referendum on constitutional amendments late in June. This should be followed by a presidential election after the new parliament evolves a permanent constitution.
The presidential vote was originally planned for Dec. 24. It was postponed over disputes between rival factions on laws governing the elections and controversial presidential hopefuls. A section of lawmakers has argued that the mandate of Dbeibah’s government ended on Dec. 24 and he should step down.
