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Spotlight | Libya
Washington and Paris push for new unified government in Libya

Libyan Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba. © Islam Alatrash/SOPA Images/Sip/Reuters

US and French diplomats are pressing for the creation of a new unified government to get the election process rolling again. This could lead to the departure of prime minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba, who is already in a weak position. [...]

Published on 14/09/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes Sarah Vernhes

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