Libya's new Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq speaks at a news conference with members of the government in Tripoli June 2, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
The election of Ahmed Maiteeq as new prime minister violates Libya's temporary constitution, an official at the Supreme Constitutional Court said on Thursday.
A court official said Maiteeq's election was in principal violating Libya's temporary constitution though the court has yet to issue a ruling.
Maiteeq's lawyers argued the election was legitimate, according to the session broadcast on television. The session was later adjourned.
Parliament elected Maiteeq as new prime minister in a chaotic vote which has been disputed by some lawmakers and officials who said it lacked a quorum.
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