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| Emblem of Libya | |
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 Emblem used for passports since 2013 | |
| Armiger | Libya |
| Adopted | 15 March 2021 |
| Shield | Crescent moon and star |
| Motto | حكومة الوحدة الوطنية – دولة ليبيا (Arabic) "Government of National Unity – State of Libya") |
Since 2011,[a]Libya currently does not have an officialnational emblem. TheConstitutional Declaration issued by theNational Transitional Council in August 2011 defines theflag of Libya, but does not make any provisions for a coat of arms.
A newbiometricLibyan passport was revealed in February 2013. The cover of the new passport depicts astar and crescent as its central feature, as found in theflag of Libya.[1] Thus, the symbol can be considered ade facto emblem for Libya.
TheGovernment of National Unity, established in March 2021 has adopted an official seal incorporating a crescent moon and star and the name of the state and government in Arabic.[2][3]
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The coat of arms of theKingdom of Libya was used from 1952 to 1969.A royal decree from 1952 described the coat of arms of the United Kingdom of Libya as follows:[4]
The emblem of the United Kingdom of Libya would bea silver crescent and star, resting on a background of black surrounded by a green frame; all crested with a small golden crown, standing on a black base; all in the centre of a red mantle and surrounded by 9 (nine) golden stars, the mantle decorated with golden ornaments; all crested with a crown of a golden diadem with five hoops set with stars and bearing the crescent and star.
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In 1970, Libya adopted as its coat of arms theEagle of Saladin, which had become a symbol of Arab nationalism following its prominence in theEgyptian revolution of 1952, after which it was used in the coat of arms ofEgypt, theUnited Arab Republic,Yemen,Iraq, andPalestine. In 1972, Libya's participation in theFederation of Arab Republics led both it and Egypt to abandon the Eagle of Saladin, and to adopt as their coats of arms theHawk of Quraish, the emblem of the tribe ofMuhammad used bySyria, which became the coat of arms of the Federation. On Libya's exit from the Federation in 1977 followed by its adaption of Gaddafi's system ofJamahiriya, the Hawk of the Quraish was retained, but modified to reflect the new all green flag that Libya also adopted at that time. The hawk was also changed to face in the other direction.
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TheNational Transitional Council, supported as the legitimate administration by theUnited Nations since September 2011,[5] used a seal that depicts a crescent moon and star, represented in the colors of the Libyan flag (red, black, and green), with the names of the councilالمجلس الوطني الانتقاليAl-Majlis al-Waṭanī l-Intiqālī ('The Transitional National Council') and of the stateليبياLībiyā ('Libya') displayed in Arabic and English.[6]
The interimPrime Minister's office anddepartments of the interim government used a different seal. The main charge of this emblem is an outline map of Libya in the design of theLibyan flag.
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TheGeneral National Congress which served as the legislature of Libya between 2012 and 2014 had adopted which depicted a crescent moon and star surrounded by the name of the congress written in Arabic and English. It was used to certify documents issued and laws passed by the congress.[7]
An emblem was also adopted for governmental purposes and formed the basis of the seals used by thePrime Minister's office and thedepartments of the Libyan government. This emblem consisted of a crescent moon and star surrounded by olive branches similar to those found on the emblem of the United Nations.[8]
TheHouse of Representatives elected in 2014 and currently based inTobruk has adopted a seal for official use. This depicts a crescent moon, arches and the name House of Representatives in English and Arabic.[9] The seals and emblems adopted for the Libyan Government during the term of the General National Congress, remained in use during this period.
TheGovernment of National Accord was formed as a result of theLibyan Political Agreement signed in December 2015 and has been endorsed by theUnited NationsSecurity Council as the sole legitimate government of Libya.[10] The Government of National Accord uses a seal depicting its name and the name of the state in Arabic and English surrounding a crescent moon and star.
ArivalTobruk-based Government was formed inTobruk under actual guidance of theField MarshalKhalifa Haftar, and used an emblem depicting theHawk of Quraish and a shield.
AGovernment of National Unity was formed in March 2021 following on from meetings of theLibyan Political Dialogue Forum. The unity government has adopted an official seal incorporating a crescent moon and star and surrounded by the wordsArabic:حكومة الوحدة الوطنية – دولة ليبيا ('Government of National Unity – State of Libya'). The seal was designed by Adly al-Akkari.
ArivalGovernment of National Stability was established inBenghazi and is supported by theHouse of Representatives and theLibyan National Army. The GNS has claimed power over Libya in competition with the GNU.
