Libya’s rival factions back unity government ahead of December elections

Libya’s prime minister designate Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah (Hazem Ahmed/AP)

Libyan politicians confirmed a newly appointed government on Wednesday to lead the war-wrecked country through elections by the end of the year.

The government of prime minister designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah replaces two rival administrations that have been ruling the North African country for years.