MOHAMMED OTHMAN ALSAYYID’S POSITION ON THE LIBYAN THRONE SUCCESSION ISSUE (1951–1969)
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.6842Palavras-chave:
Throne Succession, Libyan Monarchy, Senussi Family, Mohammed Othman Alsayyid, Political StabilityResumo
The issue of throne succession in the Kingdom of Libya (1951–1969) was among the most prominent problems that contributed to weakening the monarchy and undermining its stability. This study aims to analyze the political and personal factors surrounding the succession crisis, with a focus on the overlapping interests within the Senussi family and the escalation of disputes among them, in addition to the growing influence of the Shalhi family and its attempt to play an influential role in the matter of succession. The study also addressed the nature of the relationship between King Idris Al-Senussi and his Crown Prince Hassan alRida, which was characterized by tension, as well as the latter’s weak personality and inability to utilize internal support, particularly the support of Prime Minister Mohammed Othman AlSayyid, in addition to the external support he received. The study also discusses the hesitation that characterized King Idris’s position between continuing with the monarchy or shifting to a republican system, which increased political ambiguity. Added to this was the divergence of positions among Libyan prime ministers, divided between supporters and opponents, which deepened the succession crisis. The study concludes that the interaction of these combined factors directly contributed to the aggravation of the succession crisis and paved the way for the fall of the Libyan monarchy in 1969.
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