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The '''Presidential Council''' |
The '''Presidential Council''' ({{lang-ar|}}المجلس الرئاسي) of [[Libya]] is a body formed under the terms of the [[Libyan Political Agreement]] which was signed on 17 December 2015. The Council carries out the functions of [[head of state]] of Libya <ref>http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52902#.VoGSchWLTIV</ref> and is to take command of the [[Libyan National Army]]. The agreement has been unanimously endorsed by the [[United Nations]] [[Security Council]] which welcomed the formation of the Presidency Council and recognized that the Government of National Accord is the sole legitimate government of Libya.<ref>http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sc12185.doc.htm</ref> |
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The Presidential Council has nine members and its proceedings are led by a Chairman supported by three Vice-Chairmen, one drawn from each historic region of Libya.<ref>http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/libya-unity-government-151008223631097.html</ref> |
The Presidential Council has nine members and its proceedings are led by a Chairman supported by three Vice-Chairmen, one drawn from each historic region of Libya.<ref>http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/libya-unity-government-151008223631097.html</ref> |
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The Chairman of the Presidential, [[Fayez al-Sarraj|Fayez al-Sarraj,]] and seven of the |
The Chairman of the Presidential, [[Fayez al-Sarraj|Fayez al-Sarraj,]] and seven of the council's other members arrived in Tripoli on 30 March 2016. <ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3518986/Support-grows-Libyas-new-unity-government.html</ref> The following day, it was reported that the GNA has taken control of the prime ministerial offices and that the rival [[National Salvation Government]] appointed prime minister Khalifa al-Ghawi had fled to Misrata. On April 5, the National Salvation Government announced that it was resigning, "ceasing operations," and ceding power to the Presidential Council.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/libyas-tripoli-government-cease-operations-38171891|work=ABC News|title=Libya's Tripoli Government Says Will 'Cease Operations'|accessdate=2016-04-05|date=2016-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://nz.news.yahoo.com/world/a/31277753/tripoli-authorities-cede-power-to-libyan-unity-government-statement/|work=Yahoo! New Zealand|title=Tripoli authorities cede power to Libyan unity government: statement|accessdate=2016-04-05|date=2016-04-05}}</ref><ref>https://www.libyaherald.com/2016/03/31/rebel-tripoli-administration-vanishes-ghwell-flees-to-misrata/</ref> |
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==List of Members== |
==List of Members== |
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| Formed | 2016 |
| Jurisdiction | Libya |
| Headquarters | Abusita Navy Base Temporary Tripoli, Libya |
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The Presidential Council ([] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: no text (help)المجلس الرئاسي) of Libya is a body formed under the terms of the Libyan Political Agreement which was signed on 17 December 2015. The Council carries out the functions of head of state of Libya [1] and is to take command of the Libyan National Army. The agreement has been unanimously endorsed by the United Nations Security Council which welcomed the formation of the Presidency Council and recognized that the Government of National Accord is the sole legitimate government of Libya.[2]
The Presidential Council has nine members and its proceedings are led by a Chairman supported by three Vice-Chairmen, one drawn from each historic region of Libya.[3]
The Chairman of the Presidential, Fayez al-Sarraj, and seven of the council's other members arrived in Tripoli on 30 March 2016. [4] The following day, it was reported that the GNA has taken control of the prime ministerial offices and that the rival National Salvation Government appointed prime minister Khalifa al-Ghawi had fled to Misrata. On April 5, the National Salvation Government announced that it was resigning, "ceasing operations," and ceding power to the Presidential Council.[5][6][7]
List of Members
As of 30 March 2016, the members of the council were: [8]
| Incumbent | Office | Since | Until |
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| Fayez al-Sarraj | Chairman of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Ahmed Maiteeq [9] | Vice-Chairman of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Fathi Al-Mijabri | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Ali Faraj Qatrani | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Abdulsalam Kajman | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Omar Al-Aswad | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Musa Al-Koni Balkany | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Muhammad Al Mimary | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
| Ahmad Hamza Al-Mahdi | Member of the Presidential Council | 30 March 2016 | Incumbent |
See also
- Government of National Accord
- Cabinet of Libya
- House of Representatives (Libya)
- State Council (Libya)
References
- ^ http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52902#.VoGSchWLTIV
- ^ http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sc12185.doc.htm
- ^ http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/libya-unity-government-151008223631097.html
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3518986/Support-grows-Libyas-new-unity-government.html
- ^ "Libya's Tripoli Government Says Will 'Cease Operations'". ABC News. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ^ "Tripoli authorities cede power to Libyan unity government: statement". Yahoo! New Zealand. 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ^ https://www.libyaherald.com/2016/03/31/rebel-tripoli-administration-vanishes-ghwell-flees-to-misrata/
- ^ http://www.pm.gov.ly/
- ^ http://allafrica.com/stories/201603081452.html
