Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows

Legislators in the 170-member House voted on Tuesday to replace Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, the parliament’s spokesperson announced on X.

Al Jazeera English1 source1 min read4 weeks agoFiled October 7, 2026

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Al Jazeera EnglishBroke itOct 7, 2026, 5:30 AM
Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows

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