Libyan parliament rejects UN agreement for unity gov't

Libya's internationally recognized House of Representatives (parliament) on Monday rejected the UN-proposed agreement for a unity government, parliament members said.

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Al-Tekbali confirmed the rejection, saying that the decision was taken by a majority of members during a parliament session, but without voting.

"The House of Representatives (HOR) has unanimously decided to reject the UN proposal as it conflicts with the fourth draft that was signed initially," Libyan news agency quoted parliament members as saying.

However, the Tripoli-based parliament, HOR's rival, has not decided on the UN proposal.

Bernardino Leon, head of UN Support Mission in Libya, announced on Oct. 8 that the Libyan warring parties have finally agreed to form a government of national accord after almost a year of political dialogue sessions.

Libya has been suffering a political crisis with two rival parliament and government battling for legitimacy.

Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011, the country has been struggling to make a democratic transition.

The UN has brokered several rounds of dialogue between the conflicting parties since last September, but clashes persisted despite a truce agreed by the warring factions.