Libya's eastern-based parliament elects new speaker
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Libyan House of Representatives, Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, Aguila Saleh
Benghazi, Libya
October 6, 2026
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The eastern-based House of Representatives elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi as the new speaker. The vote replaces Aguila Saleh after a 12-year tenure. The move reflects shifting political dynamics and the consolidation of power by the Haftar clan.
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