politics Benghazi, Libya
Libya’s eastern parliament replaces Aguila Saleh as speaker
12years
Aguila Saleh’s tenure as speaker lasted 12 years.
Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi as speaker, replacing Aguila Saleh after 12 years. The change followed lawmakers’ approval of a system limiting the speaker and deputy speakers to single 12-month terms.
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Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi as speaker, replacing Aguila Saleh.
“has elected a new speaker, ending Aguila Saleh’s 12-year tenure”
- 12years
Aguila Saleh’s tenure as speaker lasted 12 years.
“ending Aguila Saleh’s 12-year tenure”
- 170members
The House of Representatives has 170 members.
“the 170-member House”