2024-04-13 22:44:14
Al-Dabaiba demands a new Libyan constitution and accuses external parties of stirring up strife
Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba, head of the interim Libyan unity government, called for the establishment of a new constitution for the country, so that the political process could proceed peacefully, and pledged that he would not remain in office for a single day if there was a single person harmed by his work.
In a clear criticism of the regime of the late Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Al-Dabaiba pointed out, during his participation on Friday evening, in a campaign to collect donations for Palestine in Misrata (west of the country), that the military rule that lasted for 40 years “is now trying to return to plundering banks,” indicating that what He described it as “the policy of breaking noses or ruling over others by the sword. Libya will not be ruled after 40 years of military and one-man rule.”
He considered the increase, which was added by the Central Bank of Libya, “unjust and aimed at covering other bills from the pockets of Libyans,” calling for it to be addressed completely. He added, “These people spend in dollars, smuggle in it, and have threatened Al-Wahda Bank to either transfer the money or close it. These people want to deceive you, put you underground, and steal your money to impose their control.”
Al-Dabaiba argued again that Libya’s financial balances are among the largest in the region, and said that “the outside is moving the weak inside our city to stir up strife,” pointing out that “the problems that are happening in Libya are due to external parties moving some Libyans inside.”
Al-Dabaiba claimed that countries, which he did not specify, filed complaints after the closure of the Ras Ajdir land crossing, on the common border with Tunisia, and he considered this as “evidence that Libya’s goodness has reached far beyond its borders.”
Local media criticized Al-Dabaiba’s appearance at a ceremony preparing for his son Muhammad’s wedding in the city of Misrata, noting that despite the difficult circumstances that Libyans are experiencing in light of the economic situation and the absence of liquidity in banks, Al-Dabaiba is preparing for his son’s wedding, amid what it described as “exaggerated displays of fun and extravagance.” ».
In turn, the United Nations mission considered that the state of chronic insecurity is nothing but a result of the continuing political crisis and the erosion of institutional legitimacy. It said in a statement on Friday evening, in its first comment on the armed clashes that took place in the capital, Tripoli, that these clashes constitute a reminder of Libya’s need to Giving priority to holding elections in order to establish legitimate governing bodies capable of extending state authority and upholding the rule of law.
The mission called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation or reprisals, and condemned the repeated use of violence as a means of resolving disputes, as this endangers the safety of civilians and undermines the fragile security situation, and stressed the need to hold those responsible to account.
The British Foreign Office renewed its advice, which has been in place since 2014, for British nationals to leave Libya immediately by any practical means, warning that the local security conditions are fragile and could quickly deteriorate into violent fighting and clashes without warning.
She said in a statement on her website that local violence could break out between armed groups in the capital and the surrounding area in a short time without warning, noting that foreign forces and mercenaries maintain their presence throughout the country.
Haftar inspects Benghazi Stadium (National Army)
The US Embassy denied the validity of what it described as “false reports” about a private American company providing training to armed groups inside Libya, on behalf of the US government. The embassy promised, in a statement on the “X” platform, on Friday, that these allegations are not realistic, and represent false training in the classrooms, which the company runs outside Libya, for law enforcement officials.
She explained that the company, which bears the name “Amentum,” is an implementing partner of the Counter-Terrorism Assistance Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is managed worldwide by the Office of Diplomatic Security.
For his part, the head of the parallel stability government, Osama Hammad, announced, during his visit on Saturday, to the city of Sirte, that his government pays attention to the city, as it is the cradle of the launch of the government, and because it is the main incubator for the meetings of the Joint Military Committee (5 + 5), and is also preparing to embrace the national forces in order to find… The Libyan-Libyan solution and consensus, in reference to the national reconciliation conference organized by the Presidential Council under UN sponsorship.
He pledged to launch many packages of service projects and respond to all demands, most notably the treatment of oncology patients, and praised the efforts of the National Army forces in securing the city.
Hammad also issued, following an expanded meeting, which included officials of the service, security and health sectors and notables and sheikhs of the city, a decision establishing a free zone in the port of Sirte, given what he described as its great commercial importance.
In addition, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the National Army, when he inspected on Friday evening, accompanied by his son Belkacem, Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, the maintenance work of the Benghazi International Stadium, stressed the necessity of completing the maintenance work. According to the specified schedule, so that sports fans can return to supporting their teams and national teams in international participation.
According to what was announced by the head of the American-Libyan coalition, Issam Omeish, the judge of the US Federal Court for Eastern Virginia refused to continue hearing the cases filed against Haftar, claiming that they do not fall within the scope of her specialty. He explained in statements to local media that the judicial process included direct accountability sessions and investigations with Haftar, which lasted over two days and more than 11 hours of direct interrogation via the Internet.
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