NIHRL Head Calls for Peaceful Uprising in Libyan Capital
The head of Libya's National Institution for Human Rights (NIHRL), Ahmed Hamza, has called for mass demonstrations in Tripoli to demand the removal of the Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba.
In a public statement, Hamza urged Libyans to rally peacefully in Martyrs' Square in the capital, condemning the GNU's failure to fulfil its mandate of holding presidential elections. Dbaiba was appointed through a UN-backed political agreement with a key responsibility to lead the country to national elections. However, those elections have yet to take place, sparking public frustration.
Hamza said the protests aim to end the political and institutional divisions that continue to plague the country, and called for the establishment of a new unified government. He emphasised the need for peaceful expression, warning demonstrators against resorting to violence, vandalism, or any form of public disorder.
'We must demand change through lawful and peaceful means,' Hamza said. 'Libyans deserve a government that respects their will and leads the country out of the endless transition.'
The call for protests comes amid growing discontent with the GNU's handling of the political process. Many Libyans accuse the Dbaiba administration of entrenching its power and delaying elections to stay in control, deepening the country's political impasse.
The NIHRL statement stressed that the demonstration is not aligned with any political faction and aims solely to reflect the will of the people and the urgent need for change. Tags: Abdel-HamidDemonstrationslibyaNIHRLProteststripoli
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