Khalifa al-Ghawi

Khalifa al-Ghawi
Prime Minister of Libya
Disputed
Incumbent
Assumed office
31 March 2015*
President Nouri Abusahmain
Preceded by Omar al-Hassi
Personal details
Political party National Salvation Government
Alma mater Garyounis University, currently named University of Benghazi
*The premiership is disputed between al-Ghawi and Abdullah al-Thani since 31 March 2015.

Khalifa al-Ghawi, sometimes transliterated as Khalifa al-Ghweil (Arabic: خليفة الغويل‎), is a Libyan politician. He is the acting prime minister of the new General National Congress, a group claiming to be the legitimate continuation of the former Libyan parliament in Tripoli.[1]

Prior to 31 March 2015, al-Ghawi served as a deputy or aide to Omar al-Hassi, the prime minister of the disputed Tripoli-based government.[1][2] After al-Hassi was fired as head of the GNC, al-Ghawi was tapped to serve as prime minister for one month, on a temporary basis.[1][3]


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Daragahi, Borzou (31 March 2015). "Tripoli authority sacks prime minister". Financial Times. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Libya crisis: Head of Islamist Tripoli government fired". BBC News. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Daragahi, Borzou (1 April 2015). "Head of Libya’s Islamist-backed government rejects dismissal". Financial Times. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
Political offices
Preceded by
Omar al-Hassi		 Prime Minister of Libya
Acting
New General National Congress
2015–present 		Incumbent