Libya's western-based administration has upheld a decision by lawmakers in the country's east to appoint a new prime minister, effectively creating two rival heads of government. This came after the east-based parliament voted to replace the government of construction tycoon Abdulhamid Dbeibah with one led by former interior minister Fathi Bashagha. Williams on Sunday tweeted that she had met Dbeibah on Sunday to discuss the latest developments. The HoR "unanimously approved" former interior minister Fathi Bashagha to head the government. Armed groups converged on Tripoli from Misrata on Saturday to support Dbeibah raising fresh fears of a power struggle and armed conflict.

Source: Libya Today February 15, 2022 08:00 UTC