Libya: Head of GNA offers to step down by October

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On Wednesday, Fayez al-Sarraj, head of the Government of National Accord, announced that he aims to resign by the end of October and transfer power to a new executive authority.

Since being formed in 2015, following the 2011 revolt that ousted Muammar Gaddafi, Al-Sarraj has headed the GNA.

The deal comes just after a war in Tripoli between its strong militant forces and other Western Libyan rivals.

In a televised speech, Al-Sarraj claimed he wants to hand over authority to a new executive authority next month in scheduled talks between Libyan factions in Geneva.

Sarraj announced from the capital, Tripoli:

“I announce to all my sincere wish to cede my functions to the next administration before the end of October at the latest,”

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