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Libya Observer
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Dbeibah discusses political process with UN and German officials
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh met on Sunday with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, her deputy Stephanie Koury, and German Ambassador to Libya, Ralf Schröer, to discuss cooperation between the Libyan government and the United Nations, as well as ways to advance the country's political process. According to a statement by the Prime Minister's media office, Tetteh welcomed the recent release of several detainees who had been held for years without legal proceedings, describing the move as a positive step toward justice and national reconciliation. Ambassador Schröer briefed the attendees on the outcomes of the latest Berlin follow-up committee meeting on Libya, held in June. For his part, PM Dbeibeh reaffirmed his government's commitment to cooperating with the UN mission and supporting its efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement. He also stressed the importance of holding elections based on a constitutional framework agreed upon by Libyans. The Prime Minister reiterated that the Government of National Unity remains focused on its national strategy to bring all institutions under the rule of law and restore the state's authority and unified decision-making. Tags: PM Dbeibah UNSMIL
Libya Observer
28-06-2025
- Health
- Libya Observer
Dbeibah orders treatment for child who migrated to Italy for medical care
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has ordered full state coverage for the treatment of Soha Abu Al-Saud, a young girl suffering from a rare liver enzyme disorder, after her case gained wide attention on social media. Soha's family had left Libya via an irregular migration route to seek medical care abroad, citing the inability to access treatment locally and a lack of response from authorities. According to official sources, the prime minister's instructions include ensuring the girl receives care in a specialised hospital in Italy, with all costs covered by the Libyan state. The Libyan embassy in Italy has been tasked with supporting her medical and logistical needs. In a parallel move, Dbeibeh has ordered an investigation into why the case went undetected for so long and why local health authorities failed to act. News Tagged: Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah
Libya Observer
26-05-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Dbeibeh calls for comprehensive review of public spending policies
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibeh, has instructed the Ministry of Finance to conduct a comprehensive review of current spending policies and to adopt an integrated electronic system to improve public expenditure efficiency. The directive came during a meeting on Sunday at the Prime Minister's Office in Tripoli. Attending the meeting were Finance Minister Khaled Al-Mabrouk, his deputies, and Mustafa Al-Manaa, head of the executive team for government initiatives and strategic projects. According to a statement from the government's official Facebook page, the meeting focused on ensuring regular disbursement of public sector salaries and addressing broader financial arrangements. Dbeibeh emphasized the importance of fair and needs-based resource allocation, warning against surplus budgets that could be misused outside established frameworks. He also urged the swift implementation of an Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) to enhance transparency, centralize financial data, and improve monitoring and accountability. He described the move as a key step toward strengthening governance and transitioning toward a fully digital public financial system. Tags: Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah Ministry of Finance
Libya Observer
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Amnesty urges prosecution of militia leaders over Tripoli clashes
Human rights group Amnesty International has urged Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh to prosecute militia leaders involved in recent clashes in Tripoli, calling for an end to what it described as a culture of impunity. In a statement published on Tuesday, Amnesty's Libya researcher, Mahmoud Shalaby, said the government must prioritise victims' rights and initiate a comprehensive, independent investigation into abuses committed by armed groups. 'The cycle of impunity must be broken,' Shalaby said. 'Accountability should not become a tool for revenge, but a step toward justice.' Amnesty welcomed the appointment of a new head of Libya's Internal Security Agency, hoping it would curb what it called the agency's campaign of repression against peaceful citizens. The organisation also called for the prosecution of the agency's former chief, Lotfi Al-Hariri, citing serious abuses allegedly committed during his tenure — including during his previous role with the Central Security Force in Abu Salim. Amnesty further criticised the country's Illegal Immigration Control Department and urged thorough screening of its staff during integration into the Ministry of Interior. It accused the unit, along with the Internal Security Agency and the Stability Support Apparatus, of widespread abuses, including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, and torture. It called for the immediate release of all detainees held without legal charge in both official and unofficial detention centres.
