Musa Al-Koni
Musa Al-Koni is a Libyan politician and diplomat. He served as the deputy prime minister of Libya's Government of National Accord from March 2016 to January 2, 2017.[1] He represented southern Libya, where he is from.[1] He was also one of the vice presidents of the Presidential Council until his resignation.[2][3] Al-Koni resigned due to the GNA's failure to govern the country.[4]
Musa Al-Koni | |
|---|---|
| Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya | |
| In office 30 March 2016 – 2 January 2017 | |
| President | Fayez al-Sarraj |
| Preceded by | Imhemed Shaib & Ahmed Huma (Deputy Presidents of the House of Representatives) |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Libya | |
| In office March 2016 – 2 January 2017 Serving with Ahmed Maiteeq, Fathi Al-Majbari | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Libyan |
From 2005 until around the time of the 2011 civil war, he served as the consul general of Libya in Mali. He was accused by the Malian government of trying to recruit Taureg mercenaries to fight for Gaddafi.[5][6]
References
- "Deputy leader of Libya's U.N.-backed government resigns". Reuters. January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- Musa Al-Koni Resigns From Libya's Presidential Council. Libya Analysis. Published 3 January 2017.
- Musa, Rami (2 January 2017). Libyan presidential council resigns, citing failure. AP.
- Former PC's Vice President insists on resignation. Libya Observer. Published 3 January 2019.
- Des élus maliens affirment que Mousa Al-Koni est « un imposteur » (in French). Jeune Afrique. Published 9 March 2011.
- Wehrey, Frederic (30 March 2017). Insecurity and Governance Challenges in Southern Libya. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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