Libya's top court rejects appointment of new P.M.

Libya's highest court on Monday ruled that the parliament's election of Prime Minister Ahmed Maetig a month ago was unconstitutional, state media reported, ending a month-long standoff in the interim parliament. While the Supreme Constitutional Court declared Maiteg's appointment unconstitutional, it gave no further details or instructions. But Islamists in parliament and Maiteg said they would abide by the decision, thus leaving interim Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni in office.

Background:

Libya's top court rejects appointment of new P.M. [Aljazeera]

Libya's new premier faces power struggle, rogue general [Blouin Beat]