Khalifa al-Ghawil

Khalifa al-Ghawil خليفة الغويل
Prime Minister of the National Salvation Government of Libya
Incumbent
Assumed office 14 October 2016*
Preceded by	Position established
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 annonced the comback 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 , a city who is controlled by forces loyal to GNS.^[10]

References

1. "Tripoli's National Salvation Government quits - Libyan Express". 5 April 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
2. Daragahi, Borzou (31 March 2015). "Tripoli authority sacks prime minister". Financial Times. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
3. "Libya crisis: Head of Islamist Tripoli government fired". BBC News. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
4. Daragahi, Borzou (1 April 2015). "Head of Libya's Islamist-backed government rejects dismissal". Financial Times. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
5. "Support grows for Libya's new unity government". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
6. "GNC retakes parliament compound, High Council of State condemns - The Libya Observer". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
7. "Rival group seizes Libya's UN-backed government offices". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
8. "Clashes erupt in Libyan capital Tripoli - Region - World - Ahram Online". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
9. "Clashes erupt in Libyan capital". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
10. "Salvation Government opens Khums Power Station, PC denied access - The Libya Observer". Retrieved 16 November 2016.