Categories: Obituaries

Former Libya Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril passes away

Former Libya Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril passed away due to COVID-19. Mahmoud Jibril was the former head of the Libyan rebel government that ousted the long term ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Before joining the revolution in 2011, Jibril served the Gaddafi government as an economic advisor in its final years.

Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020

Later on, Jibril led the rebel National Transitional Council (NTC), the interim government that toppled and killed Muammar Gaddafi, following which he became the interim leader of Libya until it held its first free elections in 2012.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Capital of Libya: Tripoli; Currency: Libyan dinar.
  • Prime Minister of Libya: Fayez al-Sarraj.

Find More Obituaries News

Devanshu Kaushik

Recent Posts

World’s AIDS Vaccine Day 2024: Date, Theme, History and Significance

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed annually on…

1 hour ago

Coal India, NMDC, ONGC Videsh Seek Overseas Critical Mineral Assets

The Indian government has announced plans for public sector companies like Coal India, NMDC, and…

3 hours ago

India’s April Trade Performance: Exports Inch Up, Trade Deficit Widens

In April, India's merchandise exports saw a modest 1% increase, reaching $34.99 billion, driven by…

4 hours ago

DPIIT Reports Over 7 Million Transactions on ONDC Platform in April

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a digital infrastructure initiative launched in 2021, has…

4 hours ago

SBI Raises Short-Term Retail Fixed Deposit Rates Amidst Economic Shifts

In response to rising credit demand and falling liquidity, State Bank of India (SBI) has…

4 hours ago

Indian Army Set to Receive Russian Igla-S Air Defence Systems

The Indian Army is poised to elevate its air defense capabilities with the impending delivery…

4 hours ago