Sources deny that Libya is to name new President
Sources from Libya’s parliament and people close to Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar denied to Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the legislature was poised to name him as interim president, according to Asharq al-Awsat on March 18th.
A news outlet had reported that parliament was due to convene following a series of secret meetings in Cairo. However MPs from western Libya are opposed to his appointment.
Neither the parliament nor its spokesman have commented on the report.
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