Ahmed Mitig, a Misrata businessman backed by Islamists, was named prime minister, but the president of the GNC instructed current prime minister Abdullah al Thinni to remain in office as Mitig lacked the requisite number of votes. Gunmen in 20 vehicles stormed an intelligence office in Tripoli on May 3, killing two people. Also on May 3, gunmen kidnapped a former Zintani GNC member in Tripoli, and shot at the Joint Security Room chief in Benghazi. Blackouts are expected from Mistata to Benghazi due to protests at oilfields.
