Ali Zeidan
Ali Zeidan (sometimes written as Zidan; Arabic: علي زيدان; born 5 December 1950) is a former Prime Minister of Libya. He was appointed by the General National Congress on 14 October 2012. Zeidan took office on 14 November after Congress approved his cabinet nominees.[1][2] Before the Libyan civil war, Zeidan was a human rights lawyer in Geneva.[3] According to the BBC, he is considered by some local observers as a strong-minded liberal.[4]
Ali Zeidan علي زيدان | |
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| Prime Minister of Libya | |
| In office 14 November 2012 – 11 March 2014 | |
| President | Mohammed Magariaf Juma Ahmad Atigha (Acting) Nouri Abusahmain |
| Preceded by | Abdurrahim El-Keib |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah al-Thanay |
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| Born | 5 December 1950 Libya |
| Political party | National Party For Development and Welfare |
It was reported on 10 October 2013 that Zeidan was kidnapped by armed men in Tripoli, during the early hours in the morning.[5] He was freed hours later.[6]
Ali Zeidan Media
Zedan during the World Economic Forum 2013
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References
- ↑ Libya Congress elects former congressman and rights lawyer Ali Zeidan as new prime minister. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/libya-congress-elects-former-congressman-and-rights-lawyer-ali-zidan-as-new-prime-minister/2012/10/14/52504990-1634-11e2-a346-f24efc680b8d_story.html. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ↑ Zaptia, Sami (14 November 2012). Zeidan government sworn in. http://www.libyaherald.com/2012/11/14/zeidan-government-sworn-in/. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ↑ "Ali Zeidan, ex-Kadhafi opponent, elected Libya PM". AFP. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ↑ Ali Zidan elected Libya's new prime minister. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19943593. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ↑ Sky News (10 October 2013). Libya PM Zeidan 'kidnapped at gunpoint'. http://news.sky.com/story/1152519/libya-pm-zeidan-kidnapped-at-gunpoint/. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ↑ Libyan PM Ali Zidan breifly held by gunmen in Tripoli. 10 October 2013. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57606834/libya-pm-ali-zidan-seized-by-gunmen-in-tripoli/. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
Other websites
Media related to Ali Zeidan at Wikimedia Commons
| Preceded by Abdurrahim El-Keib |
Prime Minister of Libya 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Abdullah al-Thanay |