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Libya's Tripoli government steps down

Xinhua, April 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

Libya's self-proclaimed government in Tripoli decided on Tuesday to step down, a statement said.

"We inform you that we have stopped our work as an executive authority, presidency, deputies and minister of the government of national salvation," the statement said.

The move comes less than one week after the UN-backed government had entered the capital Tripoli.

"We hereby, before Allah and our people, are no longer responsible of the developments that could happen in the future," the statement added.

The government's statement also said it is stepping down for "a deep concern for the national interest, save the lives of Libyans, and avoid further armed struggle in the capital."

The new government, headed by Fayez Serraj, has entered Tripoli on Wednesday. Tripoli's government rejected the unity government, and previously declared a "state of emergency in the country" after Serraj had revealed that his government would enter Tripoli and take office.

The government of national accord has been named based on a peace deal signed by Libya's political rivals. However, the new government has been opposed by both competing authorities.

Libya had a political division with two rival governments and parliaments battling for dominance amid escalating violence and increased dominance of militant extremism. Endit