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Prime Minister of Libya
Visit of Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of Libya, to the European Commission 04 (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh

since 15 March 2021
Government of National Unity
Style Mr. Prime Minister
His Excellency
Member of Cabinet of Libya
Reports to Chairman of the Presidential Council
Seat Tripoli, Libya
Formation 29 March 1951; 74 years ago (1951-03-29)
First holder Mahmud al-Muntasir
Deputy Deputy Prime Minister

This article is about the leaders of the government of Libya since it became an independent country in 1951. The head of government is like the chief manager of a country, leading the cabinet and making sure the government runs smoothly.

Libya has faced many challenges since 2011. This period is known as the Libyan crisis. It led to the end of Muammar Gaddafi's rule and a civil war. After that, there was more fighting, which led to a second civil war in 2014.

Today, control over Libya is split. The Government of National Unity (GNU) is based in Tripoli and is recognized by many countries. There is also a rival group called the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Tobruk. Different groups and tribes also control parts of the country.

Leaders of Libya's Government (1951–Present)

Libya has had many leaders since it gained independence. These leaders have served during different periods of the country's history.

Leaders During the Kingdom of Libya (1951–1969)

During this time, Libya was a kingdom. The leaders were called Prime Ministers.

  • Mahmud al-Muntasir (1951–1954 and 1964–1965)

* He was Libya's very first Prime Minister when the country became independent.

  • Muhammad Sakizli (1954)
  • Mustafa Ben Halim (1954–1957)
  • Abdul Majid Kabar (1957–1960)
  • Muhammad Osman Said (1960–1963)
  • Mohieddin Fikini (1963–1964)
  • Hussein Maziq (1965–1967)
  • Abdul Qadir al-Badri (1967)
  • Abdul Hamid al-Bakkoush (1967–1968)
  • Wanis al-Qaddafi (1968–1969)

* He was removed from power during the 1969 revolution.

Leaders Under Muammar Gaddafi (1969–2011)

After the 1969 revolution, Libya changed its government structure.

During the Libyan Arab Republic (1969–1977)

* He was also the head of the Revolutionary Command Council.

  • Abdessalam Jalloud (1972–1977)

During the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (1977–2011)

During this period, the head of government was called the Secretary-General of the General People's Committee (GPCO).

  • Abdul Ati al-Obeidi (1977–1979)
  • Jadallah Azzuz at-Talhi (1979–1984 and 1986–1987)
  • Muhammad az-Zaruq Rajab (1984–1986)
  • Umar Mustafa Al Muntasir (1987–1990)
  • Abuzed Omar Dorda (1990–1994)
  • Abdul Majid al-Qa′ud (1994–1997)
  • Muhammad Ahmad al-Mangoush (1997–2000)
  • Imbarek Shamekh (2000–2003)
  • Shukri Ghanem (2003–2006)
  • Baghdadi Mahmudi (2006–2011)

* He was in office during the 2011 civil war and was removed from power during the Battle of Tripoli.

Leaders During the Transitional Period (2011–Present)

After the 2011 civil war, Libya entered a period of transition, with different groups trying to form a stable government.

* He was the Prime Minister and led the Executive Team of the National Transitional Council.

  • Ali Tarhouni (2011)

* He served as a temporary (caretaker) Prime Minister.

* He was an acting Prime Minister.

* He was briefly kidnapped by armed groups in 2013 but survived.

  • Abdullah al-Theni (2014–2016 and 2016–2021)

* After the 2014 elections, the government split. He was based in Tobruk and later Bayda.

  • Ahmed Maiteeq (2014)

* His appointment as Prime Minister was later declared invalid by the Supreme Court.

  • Omar al-Hassi (2014–2015)

* He was Prime Minister of the National Salvation Government (NSG) in Tripoli.

  • Khalifa al-Ghawil (2015–2016 and 2016–2017)

* He also served as Prime Minister of the NSG in Tripoli.

* He was the Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and also led the Presidential Council. His government was recognized by many countries.

* He is the current Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), based in Tripoli, and is recognized internationally.

  • Fathi Bashagha (2022–2023)

* He was Prime Minister of the Government of National Stability (GNS), supported by the House of Representatives.

  • Osama Hammad (2023–Present)

* He is the acting Prime Minister of the GNS, taking over after Fathi Bashagha was suspended.

Timeline

Osama Hammad Fathi Bashagha Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh Fayez al-Sarraj Khalifa al-Ghawil Omar al-Hassi Ahmed Maiteeq Abdullah al-Thani Ali Zeidan Abdurrahim El-Keib Ali Tarhouni Mahmoud Jibril Baghdadi Mahmudi Shukri Ghanem Imbarek Shamekh Muhammad Ahmad al-Mangoush Abdul Majid al-Qa′ud Abuzed Omar Dorda Umar Mustafa Al Muntasir Muhammad az-Zaruq Rajab Jadallah Azzuz at-Talhi Abdul Ati al-Obeidi Abdessalam Jalloud Muammar Gaddafi Mahmud Suleiman Maghribi Wanis al-Qaddafi Abdul Hamid al-Bakkoush Abdul Qadir al-Badri Hussein Maziq Mohieddin Fikini Muhammad Osman Said Abdul Majid Kabar Mustafa Ben Halim Muhammad Sakizli Mahmud al-Muntasir

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