Libya Parliament Ousts Speaker; Nir Oz Rebuilds Three Years On

“Al Jazeera reports Libya's eastern-based parliament voted to remove Speaker Saleh after twelve years, replacing him with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, as discontent grows.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on The Asia Desk
Published 1:26 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows”, with reporting from Al Jazeera.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:26 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Gaza, Israel.
BBN covered this story before: We’re Still Drowning in Myths About the Gaza War (October 6).

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What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera reports Libya's eastern-based parliament voted to remove Speaker Saleh after twelve years, replacing him with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, as discontent grows.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwelve years in one chair. I once held a stock that long. The chair was in better shape.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwelve years is a long time to hold a gavel. I have seen dictators leave sooner, usually through a window.