Dbeibah unveils three-track plan to break political deadlock

Libya Observer

2 days ago

Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has announced a new initiative aimed at ending the country's protracted political crisis, pledging a sweeping restructuring of the government, improved election security, and stronger enforcement of state authority.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting in Tripoli on Tuesday, Dbeibah outlined a three-track plan which he says will offer a way out of the current deadlock. The first component involves overhauling the government based on merit rather than political quotas or external influence.
The second track centres on launching what he described as a 'national inquiry project,' intended to reflect the will of the Libyan people. The final track proposes a clear mechanism to secure future elections and eliminate the need for a rival government.
In his address, Dbeibah also confirmed that a recent security operation against an armed group had been successful and carried out with minimal casualties. He described it as a 'decisive step' toward reasserting state control over Tripoli.
'No group will be allowed to carry out arrests or operate prisons outside the law,' he said. 'Only legitimate security institutions are authorised to maintain public order.'
The prime minister warned against those attempting to act above the law, stating: 'Anyone who believes they are above the state will be met by an army and police force that answers only to legal authority.'
He criticised what he called the 'double standards' of certain political elites, suggesting that individuals who once supported attacks on Tripoli are now opposing the government's own security forces.
Dbeibah said he had received broad international support for his government's efforts, which he stressed are about upholding the rule of law—not a power struggle. He also noted that recent peaceful demonstrations in the capital had been fully protected without any arrests or violations.