List of heads of government of Libya Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Libya
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)
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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)

Mahmud Suleiman Maghribi (1969–1970)
Muammar Gaddafi (1970–1972)

* 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.

Mahmoud Jibril (2011)

* 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.

Abdurrahim El-Keib (2011–2012)

* He was an acting Prime Minister.

Ali Zeidan (2012–2014)

* 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.

Fayez al-Sarraj (2016–2021)

* 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.