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Libya Marks 73rd Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Fragmentation
Libya Marks 73rd Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Fragmentation
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Since the 2011 overthrow and killing of President Muammar Gaddafi by NATO-backed forces, Libya has lacked a unified government. A UN-sponsored dialogue forum... 24.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Libya commemorates the 73rd anniversary of its independence on Tuesday, December 24, a milestone overshadowed by the country's persistent political fragmentation.The day marks the 1951 declaration of independence by King Idris al-Senussi, following decades of Italian occupation and resistance led by the iconic Omar al-Mukhtar.King Idris's declaration from the Manar Palace in Benghazi, referencing a United Nations resolution, marked the culmination of a long struggle. The legacy of Omar al-Mukhtar is regularly evoked during Independence Day celebrations.Despite the shared historical significance, Libya's ongoing political division prevented a unified national observance.Both the rival governments in Tripoli and Benghazi declared December 24 an official holiday, issuing statements and receiving congratulatory messages from several heads of state.
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Libya Marks 73rd Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Fragmentation
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Since the 2011 overthrow and killing of President Muammar Gaddafi by NATO-backed forces, Libya has lacked a unified government. A UN-sponsored dialogue forum in Geneva in 2021 appointed a transitional executive authority in anticipation of general elections, which have yet to materialize.
Libya commemorates the 73rd anniversary of its independence on Tuesday, December 24, a milestone overshadowed by the country's persistent political
fragmentation.
The day marks the 1951 declaration of independence by King Idris al-Senussi, following decades of Italian occupation and resistance led by the iconic Omar al-Mukhtar.
King Idris's declaration from the Manar Palace in Benghazi, referencing a United Nations resolution, marked the culmination of a long struggle. The legacy of Omar al-Mukhtar is regularly evoked during Independence Day celebrations.
Despite the shared historical significance, Libya's ongoing
political division prevented a unified national observance.
Both the rival governments in
Tripoli and Benghazi declared December 24 an official holiday, issuing statements and receiving congratulatory messages from several heads of state.
