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Mustafa Abdul Jalil
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مصطفى عبد الجليل
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Abdul Jalil in 2011
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| Chairman of the National Transitional Council | |
| In office 5 March 2011 – 8 August 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mahmoud Jibril Ali Tarhouni (Acting) Abdurrahim El-Keib |
| Vice President | Abdul Hafiz Ghoga Mustafa Honi |
| Preceded by | Muammar Gaddafi (Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution) Mohamed Abu al-Qasim al-Zwai (Secretary General of General People's Congress) |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Ali Salim (Acting President of the General National Congress) |
| Secretary of the Libyan General Committee for Justice | |
| In office 10 January 2007 – 21 February 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Baghdadi Mahmudi |
| Leader | Muammar Gaddafi |
| Preceded by | Ali Omar al-Hasnawi |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Ahmed al-Qamoudi (Secretary of the Libyan General Committee for Justice) Ali Ashour (Minister of Justice) |
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| Born | 6 November 1952 Beida, Kingdom of Libya |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Libya |
Mustafa Abdul Jalil (Arabic: مصطفى عبد الجليل; born 6 November 1952) is a Libyan politician. He was the leader of the National Transitional Council from March 2011 to August 2012. This council was a temporary government during a big change in Libya. He became the de facto (meaning "in practice" or "actual") head of state after the government of Muammar Gaddafi ended during the Libyan Civil War. He led the country until a new elected body, the General National Congress, took over.
Before the civil war, Abdul Jalil worked for Muammar Gaddafi's government. He was the Minister of Justice, which meant he was in charge of the country's legal system. He was known for speaking out against unfair treatment of people in Libya.
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Mustafa Abdul Jalil's Career
Mustafa Abdul Jalil studied law at the University of Libya. He finished his studies in 1975. After that, he started his career as an assistant to a public prosecutor in Beida.
Becoming a Judge
In 1978, Abdul Jalil became a judge. He was known for making fair decisions, even if they went against the government at the time. This showed he was brave and believed in justice.
Role as Justice Minister
Abdul Jalil became the Justice Minister in 2007. In January 2010, he tried to resign on national television. He was unhappy because the government did not release political prisoners. These were people held in jail for their beliefs. His resignation was not accepted then.
He finally resigned on 21 February 2011. This happened after he was sent to Benghazi to talk about releasing people held by rebels. He was one of the first high-ranking officials to leave Gaddafi's government.
After Resigning from Government
After he resigned, a large reward was offered for his capture. This reward was 500,000 Libyan dinars, which was about 400,000 US dollars at the time.
Views and Actions
Mustafa Abdul Jalil was known for his strong opinions on human rights. He often spoke about fairness and justice.
Before the 2011 Protests
In 2010, human rights groups praised Abdul Jalil. They said he took a strong stand against people being arrested without good reason. He also spoke out against people being held in jail for a long time without a trial.
He publicly criticized security agencies for keeping prisoners. This happened even when courts had said those prisoners should be set free. He said that the Internal Security Agency often ignored court orders. He also mentioned that he could not investigate abuses by these officers because they had special protection.
During the 2011 Civil War
During the Libyan Civil War, Abdul Jalil was sent to Benghazi. He was there to talk about releasing people held by rebels. On 21 February, a newspaper reported that he had resigned. This was because of the extreme violence used against people protesting the government.
On 22 February, he said in an interview that he had proof. He claimed Gaddafi had personally ordered the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. However, he never showed this proof.
On 24 February, Abdul Jalil met with other opposition leaders. He said there would be no talks with Gaddafi. He called for Gaddafi to step down right away.
On 5 March, he stated that he had contacts with European and Arab countries. He believed some countries would soon recognize the National Transitional Council. On 9 March, Abdul Jalil asked for a no-fly zone over Libya. This would stop Gaddafi's planes from flying.
As the Battle of Tripoli ended, Abdul Jalil announced plans for democratic elections. He said they would happen in eight months. He also stated that Gaddafi and his sons would be tried in Libya. After that, they would be sent to The Hague for trial at the International Criminal Court.
Forming a New Government
On 24 February 2011, many important people met in Beida. These included politicians, former military officers, and business leaders. Abdul Jalil led this meeting. They talked about keeping Libya united and that Tripoli should remain the capital. They also discussed ideas for a temporary government.
On 25 February, news reported that talks were happening to form a temporary government. This government would be for the time after Gaddafi. On 26 February, it was said that Abdul Jalil was leading this effort. The new government would be based in Benghazi.
Abdul Jalil said that Gaddafi was responsible for the bad things that happened in Libya. He also stressed that Libya must stay united. The new temporary government was planned to stay in power for three months. After that, elections would be held. This new government would include both civilians and military members.
Abdul Jalil became the head of the National Transitional Council. This was stated in the council's official founding document on 5 March 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Mustafa Abdul Jalil para niños
- General People's Committee of Libya
