Libya's new Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq speaks at a news conference with members of the government in Tripoli June 2, 2014. REUTERS/Hani Amara
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Outgoing Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni said he was still running the government on Tuesday, a day after the new premier Ahmed Maiteeq seized the government leader's main office in a power struggle.
The North African oil producer is struggling with turmoil and political paralysis as Thinni has refused to hand over power to Maiteeq, elected by parliament in a chaotic vote last month.
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