Tag Archives: Mahmoud Jibril

Libyan democracy hijacked

October 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Libyans clearly indicated in July what kind of government they wanted, and who should be in it. But things are not working out that way and the security situation is deteriorating by Patrick Haimzadeh Nothing is going to plan … read more »

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In death as in life, Colonel Gaddafi wins the crazy prize

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By dailymaverick Always a larger-than-life character, it’s no surprise that even in death Muammar Gaddafi continues to make outrageous headlines. This time round the late Libyan leader is at the centre of a first-class political thriller starring a corrupt president, … read more »

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Libyan assembly votes former opposition leader as president

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Libya’s national assembly picked former opposition leader Mohammed Magarief as its president as the North African country’s newly elected congress began its rule. Magarief, seen as a moderate Islamist, will head the 200-member congress, which will name a prime minister, … read more »

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Libya: NTC hands power to newly elected assembly

August 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Libya’s interim National Transitional Council has handed power to a newly elected assembly, almost a year after the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi. NTC chief Mustafa Abdul Jalil passed the reins to the oldest member of the legislative body at a … read more »

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Libya Elections: Mahmoud Jibril beat Islamist rivals beats Islamists in vote

July 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A moderate Islamic coalition led by wartime prime minister Mahmoud Jibril beat Islamist rivals in Libya’s landmark election, results showed on Tuesday, but it was not yet clear who would dominate the new assembly as all sides scrambled to woo … read more »

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Libya’s Jibril in election landslide over Islamists

July 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The moderate National Forces Alliance of wartime prime minister Mahmoud Jibril scored a landslide victory over rival Islamist parties in Libya’s first free national election in a generation, partial tallies showed on Thursday. Counts from across the North African country … read more »

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Wartime PM Jibril takes early lead in Libya vote

July 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Wartime rebel prime minister Mahmoud Jibril took an early lead in Libya’s national assembly election, according to partial tallies released on Monday that pointed to a weaker than expected showing for Islamist parties. If confirmed that trend would set Libya … read more »

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