Government of National Stability
Government of National Stability حكومة الإستقرار الوطني | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date formed | 3 March 2022 |
| People and organisations | |
| PC Chairman | Mohamed al-Menfi |
| Prime Minister of Libya | Fathi Bashagha |
| No. of ministers | 27 |
| Status in legislature | Majority (132 of 200) |
| Opposition cabinet | Government of National Unity |
| Opposition leader | Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh |
| History | |
| Outgoing election | 25 June 2014 |
| Legislature term(s) | (2014–currently) |
| Predecessor | Government of National Unity |
The Government of National Stability (Arabic: حكومة الإستقرار الوطني, romanized: ḥkūmẗ al-istqrār al-ūṭnī) is a Libyan provisional government based in Sirte[1] formed on 10 March 2022, led by Fathi Bashagha and supported by the House of Representatives and Libyan National Army. Since its inception, the government has claimed power over Libya in competition with the Government of National Unity led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, with Libyan Political Dialogue Forum corresponding with ceasefire agreement.
History
on 21 September 2021, The House of Representatives (HoR), which rules eastern Libya, passed a no-confidence motion against the Government of National Unity.[2]
On 10 February 2022, the House of Representatives selected Fathi Bashagha as prime minister-designate, after HoR Speaker Aguila Saleh Issa announced the only other candidate, Khalid Al-Baybas, withdrew his candidacy.[3] However, Al-Baybas has denied withdrawing from the race.[4] Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh rejected Bashagha's appointment as prime minister, stating that he will only hand power after a national election.[5] LNA leader Khalifa Haftar welcomed Bashagha's appointment.[6]
On 1 March, the House of Representatives voted to give confidence to Bashagha's Government of National Stability.[7][8] According to HoR Speaker Saleh, 92 out of 101 attending members voted for the new government.[7] The High Council of State rejected "unilateral" steps by the HoR and regards the HoR decision to grant confidence to a new government a violation of the Libyan Political Agreement.[9] The Government of National Unity refused to transfer powers to the Bashagha government.[10] The United Nations has voiced concerns over the vote due to reports on lack of transparency and procedure, and acts of intimidation prior to the HoR session.[11]
Bashagha and his cabinet were sworn in at the headquarters of the House of Representatives in Tobruk on 3 March.[12][13]
At the moment, both governments are functioning in Libya, which has led to dual power.[14]
Since May, there have been clashes between supporters of the two governments in Libya,[15] which escalated on August 27.[16]
References
- ^ Zaptia, Sami (8 June 2022). "Bashagha government is to resume its work from the city of Sirte". Libya Herald. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "Libya's parliament passes no-confidence vote in unity government". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Reuters (2022-02-10). "Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Assad, Abdulkader (13 February 2022). "Al-Baybas denies withdrawing from PM candidacy contrary to HoR Speaker's remarks". Libya Observer. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield". Reuters. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Libya: Tobruk parliament names new PM, fuelling division". Al Jazeera. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ a b Assad, Abdulkader (1 March 2022). "Libya's Parliament gives confidence to Bashagha's government". Libya Observer. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Zaptia, Sami (2 March 2022). "Bashagha Government of National Stability (GNS) releases new crest". Libya Herald. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Alharathy, Safa (1 March 2022). "HCS: Granting confidence to a new government violates Political Agreement". Libya Observer. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ Zaptia, Sami (1 March 2022). "Citing false votes and no quorum, the incumbent Aldabaiba government refuses to give up office to the new Bashagha government". Libya Herald. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ "UN voices concern over vote on new Libyan prime minister". Al Jazeera. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Libyan parliament swears in new PM as crisis deepens". Al Jazeera. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ Assad, Abdulkader (3 March 2022). "Bashagha's government sworn in at HoR in Tobruk". Libya Observer. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Libya — a tale of two governments, again". Arab News. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Reuters (2022-05-17). "Clashes force Libya's Bashagha from Tripoli after brief attempt to enter". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ "Libya clashes: UN calls for ceasefire after 32 killed". BBC News. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2022-08-28.