Khalifa al-Ghawil explained

Khalifa al-Ghawil
Office:Prime Minister of the National Salvation Government of Libya
Term Start:14 October 2016
Term End:16 March 2017*
Predecessor:Position established
Successor:Fayez al-Sarraj
President1:Nouri Abusahmain
Term Start1:31 March 2015
Term End1:5 April 2016*[1]
Predecessor1:Omar al-Hassi
Successor1:Fayez al-Sarraj
Alma Mater:University of Benghazi

Khalifa al-Ghawil, sometimes transliterated as Khalifa al-Ghweil (Arabic: خليفة الغويل) or Ghwell, is a Libyan politician. He was the prime minister of the General National Congress-led National Salvation Government in Tripoli.[2]

Biography

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.[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.[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.

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 announced the comeback of Ghawil cabinet[6] [7] Then, fightings occurred between Sarraj loyalists and Ghawil forces.[8] [9]

On 5 November 2016, he inaugurated the Power Station in Al Khums, a city controlled by forces loyal to GNS.[10]

The fighting spread to other areas of Tripoli on 14 March.[11] The Pro-GNA forces had recaptured the Guest Palace complex as well as the Rixos hotel. The channel was taken off-air while Khalifa Al-Ghawil was also reported by one of his aides to have been injured in the clashes.[12] [13] An agreement called for withdrawal of all armed groups from Tripoli in 30 days.[14]

On 28 May, the 7th Brigade of the Presidential Guard (Al-Kani brigade) from Tarhuna, took over the Tripoli International Airport as a neutral side after Misratan militias loyal to Khalifa Ghwell withdrew from there following two days of heavy clashes.[15] By the next day, the city of Tripoli was fully under control of pro-GNA forces, with all pro-GNC forces withdrawing as a result of clashes with pro-GNA forces.[16]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tripoli's National Salvation Government quits – Libyan Express . 5 April 2016 . 16 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161007031311/http://www.libyanexpress.com/tripolis-national-salvation-government-quits/ . 7 October 2016 . live .
  2. News: Tripoli authority sacks prime minister . Financial Times . 31 March 2015 . 31 March 2015 . Borzou . Daragahi.
  3. News: Libya crisis: Head of Islamist Tripoli government fired . BBC News . 31 March 2015 . 31 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402222600/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32137285 . 2 April 2015 . live .
  4. News: Head of Libya's Islamist-backed government rejects dismissal . Financial Times . 1 April 2015 . 1 April 2015 . Borzou . Daragahi.
  5. Web site: Support grows for Libya's new unity government . 16 November 2016 . AFP.
  6. Web site: GNC retakes parliament compound, High Council of State condemns – The Libya Observer . 16 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161022011431/http://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/gnc-retakes-parliament-compound-high-council-state-condemns . 22 October 2016 . live .
  7. Web site: Rival group seizes Libya's UN-backed government offices . 16 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161022054456/http://www.trtworld.com/mea/rival-group-seizes-libyas-un-backed-government-offices-207539 . 22 October 2016 . live .
  8. Web site: Clashes erupt in Libyan capital Tripoli – Region – World – Ahram Online . 16 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161022012511/http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/245898/World/Region/Clashes-erupt-in-Libyan-capital-Tripoli.aspx . 22 October 2016 . live .
  9. News: Clashes erupt in Libyan capital . . 16 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161016175054/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/us-concerned-about-use-of-force-in-libyas-capital/2016/10/16/a26658c4-9386-11e6-9cae-2a3574e296a6_story.html . 16 October 2016 . dead .
  10. Web site: Salvation Government opens Khums Power Station, PC denied access – The Libya Observer . 16 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161111061002/http://www.libyaobserver.ly/life/salvation-government-opens-khums-power-station-pc-denied-access . 11 November 2016 . live .
  11. Web site: West Tripoli clashes force evacuation of central business area . The Libya Herald . 14 March 2017 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040313/https://www.libyaherald.com/2017/03/14/west-tripoli-clashes-force-evacuation-of-central-business-area/ . 7 October 2018 . live .
  12. Web site: Libya govt forces overrun Tripoli militia headquarters . Agence-France Presse . Arab News . 15 March 2017 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170430222910/http://www.arabnews.com/node/1068906/middle-east . 30 April 2017 . live .
  13. Web site: Fighting in Libya's capital as one government seizes another's compound . Reuters . The New York Times . 15 March 2017 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181110200212/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/world/middleeast/libya-tripoli-fighting.html . 10 November 2018 . live .
  14. Web site: Ceasefire reached in Tripoli after three days of bloody fighting . Libyan Express . 15 March 2017 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170821050431/http://www.libyanexpress.com/ceasefire-reached-in-tripoli-after-three-days-of-bloody-fighting/ . 21 August 2017 . live .
  15. Web site: Tripoli International Airport taken by Tarhuna brigade, Tajouri rejects . Libya Observer . 28 May 2017 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181003141538/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/tripoli-international-airport-taken-tarhuna-brigade-tajouri-rejects . 3 October 2018 . live .
  16. Web site: Ghwell said his fighters withdrew to prevent further damage in Tripoli . 29 May 2017 . 29 May 2017 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181003141548/https://www.libyaherald.com/2017/05/29/ghwell-said-his-fighters-withdrew-to-prevent-further-damage-in-tripoli/ . 3 October 2018 . live .

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