BBC: New Libya cabinet proposed to replace dual governments
Libya's internationally-backed presidency council has proposed a new cabinet for the country which has had two competing governments since 2014.
The proposed council will be put to a vote in parliament this week.
The BBC's Rana Jawad says Western powers hope that this will be Libya's future unity government.
The existence of two competing governments and the lack of stability has allowed militants and so-called Islamic State to operate.
Our correspondent says one member of the presidency council, which includes Libya's future prime minister, urged the parliament to endorse the new line-up, saying it would provide the framework to fight terrorism.
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1 comment:
"Our correspondent says one member of the presidency council, which includes Libya's future prime minister"
So that's already in the bag, I wonder what other little surprises they have lined up?
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