Unity Government Lands in Libya Amid Opposition, Threats
- Premier, seven council members arrive aboard naval vessel
- Two existing administrations haven't endorsed UN-backed body
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Libya’s United Nations-backed unity government finally assumed office in Tripoli on Wednesday despite opposition within two existing administrations and threats of violence from some militias based near the capital.
Prime Minister Fayz Sarraj and seven members the Government of National Accord’s presidential council arrived from Tunisia at the Bu-Sitta naval base aboard a Libyan naval vessel. They were received by newly appointed Minister of Interior Araf al-Khouja.