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Musa Al-Koni

Musa Al-Koni

Libyan politician and diplomat

Musa Al-Koni (Arabic: موسى الكوني; born 5 June 1951) is a Libyan politician and diplomat. He served as the deputy prime minister of Libya's Government of National Accord from March 2016 to 2 January 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]

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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 Tuareg mercenaries to fight for Gaddafi.[5][6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Deputy leader of Libya's U.N.-backed government resigns". Reuters. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  2. [2]
    Musa Al-Koni Resigns From Libya's Presidential Council. Libya Analysis. Published 3 January 2017.
  3. [3]
    Musa, Rami (2 January 2017). Libyan presidential council resigns, citing failure. AP.
  4. [4]
    Former PC's Vice President insists on resignation. Libya Observer. Published 3 January 2019.
  5. [5]
    Des élus maliens affirment que Mousa Al-Koni est « un imposteur » (in French). Jeune Afrique. Published 9 March 2011.
  6. [6]
    Wehrey, Frederic (30 March 2017). Insecurity and Governance Challenges in Southern Libya. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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