Fayez Al-Sarraj announces his resignation and handover of power at the end of October

The head of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj, recently announced his desire to resign and hand over his responsibilities to the executive branch that will emerge from the dialogue committee at the end of October.

“On this occasion, I announce to everyone my sincere desire to hand over my duties to the next executive authority, no later than the end of next October,” Al-Sarraj said in a televised speech.

He stated that the government “was not operating in a normal environment, as it was exposed to internal and external conspiracies … We faced these difficulties from day one.”

Al-Sarraj welcomed what was “announced so far in the United Nations-sponsored Libyan consultations,” adding: “We urge everyone to do more.”

This announcement comes after weeks of massive demonstrations in Tripoli and several western cities, protesting against the performance of the Sarraj government.

The protests called for the departure of Al-Sarraj, after the boiling point among the Libyan population, especially the youth, increased due to the deterioration of living conditions and the spread of corruption.