Libya parliament votes in Islamist-backed Cabinet

Published May 25, 2014 8:05pm ET



TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s embattled parliament approved Sunday an Islamist-backed government despite boycotts from non-Islamists and threats from a renegade general who considers the chamber illegitimate.

Lawmakers said the government of Ahmed Maiteg passed with a majority vote, with 83 out of 93 present in the session voting in favor.

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