#LIBYA: Vote Leaves Two Rival Governments

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Libya’s east-based parliament has approved a new government despite the incumbent administration pledging not to cede power, pushing a fragile peace process to the brink of collapse and raising the risk of new conflict.

Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashagha on Tuesday submitted his Cabinet to the east-based House of Representatives, where 92 of 101 legislators in attendance approved it, during a vote that was broadcast live from the city of Tobruk.

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#LIBYA: Parliamentary Committee Delays Elections Until Jan. 24

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Libya’s electoral board has suggested that this week’s presidential election should be postponed by a month to January 24.

The statement by the High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) on Wednesday came after a parliamentary committee tasked with overseeing the electoral process said it was “impossible” to hold the first round of presidential polls on Friday, as originally scheduled.

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#LIBYA: Parliament Votes To Allow Egyptian Troops To Help Expel Turkish "Invaders"

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The Libyan parliament has called on the Egyptian army to intervene in Libya to expel Turkish military there to prop up rival militia groups.

Parliament confirmed that Libya is exposed to a blatant Turkish  "interference" in violation of its sovereignty, with the blessing of armed militias controlling the west of the country and the de facto authority subject to them.

There's no word on whether or when Egyptian troops would intervene.

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#LIBYA: House Leader Considers New Flag & National Anthem For Libya

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Awad Al-Fituri, the Head of the House of Representatives office in Tobruk, Libya, says he wants the legislature to consider a new flag and national anthem for Libya. The red-black-green tricolor "Independence" flag was re-introduced in 2011 after the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. It was previously used from 1951-1969. Several House members are also supporting the plan. The Tobruk-based legislature is recognized as the official government of Libya by the United Nations. A rival government, in Tripoli, is dominated by members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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#LIBYA: Parliament Rejects UN-Backed Unity Gov't; Cabinet "Too Large"

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Libya’s internationally recognized parliament in Tobruk has voted to reject a UN-backed initiative to form a unity government with a Tripoli based militia alliance. The proposal was aimed at resolving the political deadlock in the crisis-ridden country.According to the lawmakers, the 32-member unity government was rejected because its cabinet was too large.

#LIBYA: Parliament Set To Vote On Unity Gov't

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Libya's internationally recognized parliament was set to vote Monday on ratifying a UN-backed peace deal and endorsing a unity government seen as crucial to stemming widespread unrest.

#LIBYA Parliament Votes To Extend Session Past Oct. 20 Deadline

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Libya's internationally recognized parliament has voted to extend its term beyond 20 October. The move could complicate efforts by the UN and Western powers to bring an end to the country's protracted political stalemate. The parliament's spokesman said still supported talks being held in Morocco. Libya has had two rival parliaments and governments, backed by rival militia groups, since last summer.

#LIBYA: Islamist-Backed Rival Parliament Rejects Peace Deal, But Will Keep Talking

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The Islamist militia-backed rival parliament in Tripoli has rejected a UN proposal to resolve Libya's political crisis but the General National Congress said it wanted to press on with talks with the internationally-recognized parliament in Tobruk, a port city in eastern Libya. UN envoy Bernardino Leon had appealed to both sides to endorse his proposals for a merged administration during talks in Morocco.


Pictured: Libyan protesters set a portrait of United Nations envoy Bernardino Leon on fire during a demonstration outside the General National Congress in Tripoli. 

#LIBYA: Rival Unelected Islamist Gov't in Tripoli Causing Political, Economic Chaos

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#LIBYA: Islamic Militants "Have Destroyed" Capitol Tripoli, Say Terrorized Residents

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#LIBYA: Renegade Gen.Takes Over "Islamist" Parliament; Says Gov't Weak

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Gen. Khalifa Belqasim Hifter

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National Assembly Votes to Base Legislation on Sharia (Islamic) Law [world politics news]

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Break-Away Region of #Cyrenaica Severs Ties with State Oil Company [world politics news]

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Prime Minister Sends Troops into Tripoli to Expel "Unaccountable" Militias [world politics news]

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Legislators Stage Walk-Out over Agenda; Cyrenaica Rebellion Discussed [world politics news]

The kidnapping of PM Ali Zidan, left, was on the agenda in recent parliamentary meeting.

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PM Portrays Kidnapping As Attempted Coup [world politics news]

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BREAKING: Southwestern Fezzan Province Declares Autonomy from Gov't [world politics news]

An Al Arabiya correspondent says the southwestern province of Fezzan has declared its autonomy from the Libyan government, highlighting continued dissatisfaction with the post-Quadafi regime. 
Nouri Mohammad al-Qouizi was named as the president of the province, according to Libyan media reports. In 2012, world politics news noted the Fezzan tribe of Tabu was threatening to secede. The oil-rich Cyrenaica Region declared its autonomy in June.

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Gov't Admits Shortcomings, Asks for More Time to Address Them [world politics news]

General National Congress (GNC) spokesman Omar Hamidan

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Members of Berber Minority Demanding Recognition Storm Parliament [world politics news]

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PM Reshuffles Cabinet to Address "Urgent Situation" After Major Protests [world politics news]