Fayez al-Sarraj facts for kids
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Fayez al-Sarraj
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| فايز السراج | |
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Al-Sarraj in 2017
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| Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya | |
| In office 30 March 2016 – 15 March 2021 |
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| Vice President | Ahmed Maiteeq |
| Preceded by | Nouri Abusahmain (President of the General National Congress) |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed al-Menfi |
| Head of Government of Libya | |
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As Chairman of the Presidential Council
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| In office 5 April 2016 – 15 March 2021 |
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| Deputy | Ahmed Maiteeq |
| Preceded by | Abdullah al-Thani Khalifa al-Ghawil (As Prime Ministers) |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaib (As Prime Minister) |
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 6 September 2018 – 29 August 2020 |
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| President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Al-Mahdi Al-Barghathi |
| Succeeded by | Salah Eddine al-Namrouch |
| Minister of Housing and Utilities | |
| In office 25 May 2014 – 9 June 2014 |
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| President | Nouri Abusahmain |
| Prime Minister | Ahmed Maiteeq |
| Preceded by | Ali Al-Sharif |
| Succeeded by | Zuhair Mahmoud |
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Fayez Mustafa al-Sarraj
20 February 1960 Tripoli, Kingdom of Libya |
| Citizenship | Libya Vanuatu (2020–present) |
| Political party | Independent |
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| *Sarrraj's premiership was disputed by Abdullah al-Thani and Khalifa al-Ghawil. | |
Fayez Mustafa al-Sarraj (Arabic: فائز السراج or فايز السراج; born 20 February 1960) is a Libyan politician. He was the leader of Libya's Presidential Council and the head of government for the Government of National Accord. This government was set up in 2015 to bring peace to Libya. He held these important roles from 2016 to 2021. Before that, he was a member of the Parliament in Tripoli.
About Fayez al-Sarraj
Fayez Mustafa al-Sarraj was born in Tripoli on February 20, 1960. His family was well-off and had a long history in Libya. His father, Mostafa al-Sarraj, was a minister when Libya was a kingdom.
Fayez al-Sarraj studied to become an architect. During the time of Muammar Gaddafi, he worked for the Housing Ministry. In 2014, he became the minister of housing and utilities. This job involved looking after homes and public services.
After Libya's elections in 2014, the country's government split. One part was in Tripoli, and the other, recognized by other countries, was in Tobruk.
Leading Libya
In 2014, the United Nations tried to help Libya form a single government. They suggested a "National Unity Government" led by Fayez al-Sarraj as prime minister. This new government would also have three deputies from different parts of Libya. However, both of the existing governments in Libya did not agree with this plan at first.
Fayez al-Sarraj and some members of the new government arrived in Tripoli on March 30, 2016. The next day, reports said that his new government had taken control of the main offices. This meant they were starting to lead the country.
Later, in September 2020, al-Sarraj announced he would step down from his role. This came after a month of protests in Tripoli. However, he later changed his mind. He officially handed over his powers on March 15, 2021, after a new political agreement was reached.
Government of National Accord
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Fayez al-Sarraj became the Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA) in December 2015. This government was set up as part of a peace agreement led by the United Nations.
Before he even arrived in Tripoli, al-Sarraj faced two attempts on his life. This shows how difficult the situation in Libya was.
Over time, the GNA found it hard to become a strong, recognized authority across the whole country. Libya remained divided. The first group of ministers suggested by the GNA was not approved by the House of Representatives. This led to more challenges.
There was also fighting between different armed groups. Libyan citizens faced many economic problems. These included rising prices, corruption, and illegal trade. These issues were making the country's money reserves shrink.
The United Nations, which helped create the GNA, became worried about its progress. In 2016, the UN Security Council noted that the GNA had "limited authority." They also said that the peace agreement "did not fulfill the expectations" and its progress had "stalled."
In 2017, a UN Security Council meeting warned that Libya "could relapse into conflict." They also said the government struggled to provide basic services. It also had to fight against terrorism, illegal migration, and oil smuggling.
To make the government more effective, there were talks in 2017 about changing the GNA and the overall peace agreement.
In July 2018, Libya did not accept a plan from the European Union. This plan aimed to stop people from migrating from Libya to Europe.
On April 10, 2019, the United Nations chief, António Guterres, said he hoped to avoid a "bloody battle for Tripoli." This statement came after troops loyal to Khalifa Haftar started moving towards the capital city.
Images for kids
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Fayez al-Sarraj's signature
See also
In Spanish: Fayez al Sarraj para niños
