TRIPOLI : Libya's interim prime minister on Monday announced a plan for elections in the summer as he seeks to stay in office despite a push by parliament to dislodge him in favour of a new government. Dbeibah also said the GNU would hold a parliamentary election followed by a presidential election in June as he attempts to slow the momentum of a bid spearheaded by parliament to replace him. "(Parliament's) reckless course threatens to return us to division and will inevitably lead to war again," he said. As the political problems have intensified in recent weeks, rival armed forces have mobilised in the capital, heightening fears of clashes. (Reporting by Ayman al-Warfali in Benghazi and Reuters Libya Newsroom in Tripoli, writing by Angus McDowall; Editing by Aurora Ellis)

Source: Libya Today February 22, 2022 03:55 UTC