Libya is witnessing a significant legal confrontation as its Supreme Constitutional Court in Benghazi and the Supreme Court in Tripoli dispute each other's authority over constitutional matters, highlighting the nation's ongoing institutional fragmentation.
On February 15, 2026, the Supreme Constitutional Court in Benghazi declared that the Tripoli-based Supreme Court lacks the mandate to adjudicate constitutional cases, rendering its recent rulings unconstitutional. This decision followed a lawsuit filed by House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh.
This judicial conflict underscores a deeper constitutional crisis that has been developing since December 2022, when the House of Representatives established the Benghazi-based Constitutional Court, effectively stripping the Supreme Court's Constitutional Chamber in Tripoli of its jurisdiction over constitutional disputes.
As of mid-February 2026, the standoff continues, with both courts asserting their authority. Legal experts express concern that this division could lead to inconsistent legal interpretations and further destabilize Libya's governance structures.
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