Libya: Dual nationality law narrows choices for the next prime minister

Published: 15/Aug/2012
Source: Libya Herald

by Michel Cousins

The first law passed by the newly-elected National . . .[restrict]Congress bars Libyan citizens who also have another nationality from holding any high office in Congress. The motion, proposed by Muhammad Tumi of the National Front Party and Muhammed Murgham of the Justice & Construction Party, was supported by 187 members out of the total 200 members. It also restricts the members of Congress with non-Libyan spouses from holding any high post.

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Themes: Dual Nationality, Nationality of Politicians
Regions: Libya
Year: 2012