Khalifa al-Ghawil
Khalifa al-Ghawil خليفة الغويل | |
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| Prime Minister of the National Salvation Government of Libya | |
| In office 14 October 2016* – 16 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Fayez al-Sarraj |
| In office 31 March 2015 – 5 April 2016*[1] Acting: 31 March 2015 – 1 December 2015 | |
| President | Nouri Abusahmain |
| Preceded by | Omar al-Hassi |
| Succeeded by | Fayez al-Sarraj |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Benghazi |
| *Al-Ghawil's premiership is disputed by Abdullah al-Thani and Fayez al-Sarraj. | |
Khalifa al-Ghawil, sometimes transliterated as Khalifa al-Ghweil (Arabic: خليفة الغويل), is a Libyan politician. He was the prime minister of the new General National Congress, a group claiming to be the legitimate continuation of the former Libyan parliament in Tripoli.[2]
Prior to 31 March 2015, Al-Ghawil served as a deputy or aide to Omar al-Hassi, the prime minister of the disputed Tripoli-based government.[2][3] After al-Hassi was fired as head of the GNC, Al-Ghawil was asked to serve as prime minister for one month, on a temporary basis.[2][4]
On 1 December 2015, he formed a new cabinet.
The Prime Minister, of the United Nations supported Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez al-Sarraj, arrived in Tripoli on 30 March 2016.[5] The following day, it was reported that the GNA has taken control of the prime ministerial offices and that the GNC appointed Prime Minister Khalifa al-Ghawil had fled to Misrata. On 5 April 2016, the National Salvation Government, which had been led by Al-Ghawil, announced that it was disbanding and conceded power to the Presidential Council.[1]
On 14 October 2016, the Presidential Guard revolted in Tripoli and proclaimed allegiance to GNC, took over the building of the High Council of State and announced the comeback of Ghawil cabinet[6][7] Then, fightings occurred between Sarraj loyalists and Ghawil forces.[8][9]
On 5 November 2016, he inaugurated the Al Khums's Power Station in a city who is controlled by forces loyal to GNS.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Tripoli's National Salvation Government quits - Libyan Express". 5 April 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Daragahi, Borzou (31 March 2015). "Tripoli authority sacks prime minister". Financial Times. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Libya crisis: Head of Islamist Tripoli government fired". BBC News. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Daragahi, Borzou (1 April 2015). "Head of Libya's Islamist-backed government rejects dismissal". Financial Times. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "Support grows for Libya's new unity government". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "GNC retakes parliament compound, High Council of State condemns - The Libya Observer". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Rival group seizes Libya's UN-backed government offices". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Clashes erupt in Libyan capital Tripoli - Region - World - Ahram Online". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Clashes erupt in Libyan capital". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Salvation Government opens Khums Power Station, PC denied access - The Libya Observer". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
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