Boost to Libya peace efforts as new govt proposed

AFP, BENGHAZI: International efforts to end the chaos in Libya took a step forward on Monday as a new national unity government was proposed to lawmakers.
A UN-backed council of rival Libyan factions announced the formation of the revised cabinet late on Sunday, after a previous government was rejected last month in a blow to peace efforts.
Years of political turmoil since the 2011 overthrow of longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi has left Libya divided between rival governments and beset by violence as militia forces battle for power.
The oil-rich North African nation has also become an increasingly important haven for the Islamic State group just across the Mediterranean from Europe.
Members of Libya’s internationally recognised parliament, based in the eastern city of Tobruk, said they expected a vote on the new government later on Monday.
“Deputies are on their way to parliament and preparations are under way. The voting session will take place today,” lawmaker Ali Takbali told AFP.

 

Boost to Libya peace efforts as new govt proposed

AFP, BENGHAZI: International efforts to end the chaos in Libya took a step forward on Monday as a new national unity government was proposed to lawmakers. A UN-backed council of rival Libyan factions announced the formation of the revised cabinet late on Sunday, after a previous government was rejected last month in a blow to peace efforts. Years of political turmoil since the 2011 overthrow of longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi has left Libya divided between rival governments and beset by violence as militia forces battle for power. The oil-rich North African nation has also become an increasingly important haven for the Islamic State group just across the Mediterranean from Europe. Members of Libyas internationally recognised parliament, based in the eastern city of Tobruk, said they expected a vote on the new government later on Monday. Deputies are on their way to parliament and preparations are under way. The voting session will take place today, lawmaker Ali Takbali told AFP.