Eduardo Dato vs Fayez al-Sarraj

As Minister of the Interior, Dato promoted the Law of Social Reforms, which established the Institute of Social Reforms. This body studied labor conditions and proposed legislation on working hours, women's labor, and workplace safety.

As Prime Minister, Dato maintained Spain's neutrality throughout World War I. This policy allowed Spain to avoid the devastation of war and profit from trade with both sides, but also led to social tensions and economic inequality.

Dato was assassinated by three Catalan anarchists while leaving the Parliament building in Madrid. His murder was part of a wave of anarchist violence during the social unrest of the Restoration period.

Al-Sarraj signed the Libyan Political Agreement on December 17, 2015, in Skhirat, Morocco. This UN-brokered deal established the GNA as the unity government, though it was rejected by the eastern parliament.

Fayez al-Sarraj was appointed Prime Minister of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) on March 30, 2016. He arrived in Tripoli by sea to establish the government, facing opposition from rival factions.

Al-Sarraj's GNA forces successfully defended Tripoli against the LNA offensive launched in April 2019. With Turkish military support, the GNA repelled the attack and regained territory by June 2020.

Al-Sarraj announced his intention to resign on September 16, 2020, citing frustration with political infighting. He stepped down in March 2021 after the formation of a new interim government.