Libya has two prime ministers as political divisions deepen

Eastern-based parliament appoints former interior minister, but interim PM refuses to step aside

Libya's political turmoil is set to worsen after its eastern-based parliament appointed a new prime minister and the interim incumbent refused to step aside.

A spokesperson for the parliament said it had chosen the former interior minister Fathi Bashagha by acclamation after the only other candidate withdrew. However, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who heads the internationally recognised Government of National Accord, has rejected the parliament's moves, saying he will only hand over power after a national election.