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a day ago
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Attorney general establishes two investigation committees for Tripoli incidents
BY Libyan Express May 30, 2025 - 19:47 Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour has formed two investigation committees to examine cases relating to incidents in Tripoli and issues concerning security forces. The first committee will investigate reports and complaints against personnel from the Central Security and Stability Support forces and their affiliated units. This committee will document alleged human rights violations and take appropriate action, with judicial oversight of the investigations. The second committee will investigate injuries to demonstrators and security personnel during recent protests in Tripoli. The committee will also examine deaths in correctional facilities, civilian casualties, and thefts of private and public property during the unrest, including incidents involving security personnel. The Attorney General's office said both committees have begun work, receiving reports from law enforcement agencies and continuing investigations into cases where criminal proceedings have already started. The procedures will include interviewing victims and witnesses, conducting examinations, commissioning expert reports, carrying out searches, and questioning suspects. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
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a day ago
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Libya notables hold UN talks on truce
BY Libyan Express May 30, 2025 - 16:31 Updated: May 30, 2025 - 16:34 Western Libya leaders meet UN officials to discuss ceasefire monitoring Community leaders from across western Libya gathered in Tripoli on Wednesday to discuss how to keep a fragile ceasefire intact following recent fighting in the capital. The sixteen leaders met with UN officials to talk about setting up systems that would prevent any group from launching military operations on their own and to better monitor whether all sides are sticking to the truce. Stephanie Khoury, who serves as deputy to the UN Secretary-General's special representative, sat down with the group to hear their assessment of the security situation and discuss what role they could play in maintaining peace. The meeting brought together representatives from communities stretching across the region, including Tajoura, Zintan, Souk al-Jumaa, Misurata, Rishvana, Abu Salim, Zuwara, Jadu, Bani Walid, Gharyan, Zliten, Zawiya, and Greater Tripoli. The leaders made several commitments during the session. They said they would work to keep young people from getting drawn into fighting and would tackle the spread of false information in their areas. They also asked the UN mission to keep up its mediation work and threw their support behind the ceasefire committee. In a joint statement, the group set out what they want to see happen next. They called for a permanent end to fighting, better protection for ordinary people and their homes, and changes to how security forces operate so they follow the law and respect human rights. They reminded everyone involved that they have a responsibility to respect the ceasefire. One of the participants seemed cautiously optimistic about where things stand now. 'We are now in the sacred months, and thank God, conditions today are better,' he said. 'We must unite as notables to work towards a permanent cessation of fighting.' The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
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a day ago
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Internal rift emerges over Presidential Council's public voice
BY Libyan Express May 30, 2025 - 19:15 Presidential Council Deputy Heads Mossa Al-Koni Two deputy heads of the Presidential Council, Mossa Al-Koni and Abdullah Al-Lafi, have stated that remarks by Ziyad Daghim, an adviser on legislative and electoral affairs, do not represent the council's official position. Al-Koni and Al-Lafi released a joint statement concerning media reports that portrayed Daghim's comments as reflecting the Presidential Council's stance. The deputies noted that Daghim serves as a personal adviser to Mohammed Al-Menfi and expresses either his own views or those of his appointing authority. The statement observed that Daghim has adopted a media role suggesting he speaks for the council, notwithstanding the presence of an official spokesperson responsible for public communications. The deputies clarified that the council maintains established procedures for issuing official statements. According to Al-Koni and Al-Lafi, Daghim's remarks constitute personal opinions unless formally endorsed and presented to council members for official consideration. They requested that interested parties refrain from attributing individual statements to the Presidential Council to maintain proper institutional representation. The deputies concluded by affirming their commitment to council unity and established procedures for public communications, whilst emphasising the importance of preserving the body's institutional role and respecting internal processes. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
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4 days ago
- Politics
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HoR hears from prime ministerial candidates
Parliamentary session held for prime ministerial candidates Libya's House of Representatives convened on Tuesday to hear presentations from 12 candidates seeking to become the next prime minister. The session, chaired by Speaker Aguila Saleh, marked a significant step in efforts to form a new unified government and move towards national elections. At the opening of the session, the House's rapporteur clarified that the acceptance of the candidates was provisional, with the day's agenda limited to the presentation and discussion of each candidate's proposed programme. Speaker Saleh used the opportunity to publicly criticise the continued absence of a large number of MPs, some of whom, he said, had not attended sessions in over a year. He suggested that disciplinary measures — including salary suspension or revocation of membership — could be introduced to address chronic absenteeism. Saleh also announced that the House will soon schedule a separate session to formally select a new prime minister. He added that representatives from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), along with ambassadors from several countries, would be invited to attend as observers, to help ensure transparency and build international confidence. The Speaker reiterated his hope that the House would garner both domestic and international support in advancing the electoral process and establishing a new government. He stressed that both the House of Representatives and the High Council of State are committed to holding elections and responding to the will of the Libyan people. According to Saleh, all 12 candidates had received endorsements from over 100 members of the House and a similar number from the State Council — a claim that aligns with reports of coordinated efforts between the two bodies to facilitate political transition. Despite ongoing concerns over absenteeism, Saleh stated that proceedings were moving forward positively. 'Things are proceeding well,' he said, acknowledging that the issue of attendance remained a 'sensitive and important matter'. However, not all political actors are aligned with the process. In recent statements, incumbent Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah denounced the nomination effort as 'illusory', accusing the House of attempting to prolong the transitional period instead of facilitating elections. The UN has since announced the formation of an advisory committee to propose a roadmap out of the political deadlock, reinforcing international efforts to break the impasse. The House's deliberations come at a time of increasing pressure, both locally and internationally, to unify Libya's fragmented institutions and lay the groundwork for long-delayed national elections.
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7 days ago
- Politics
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AU pushes for lasting truce after Tripoli clashes
BY Libyan Express May 24, 2025 - 23:45 AU demands truce after eight killed in Tripoli Libya has witnessed fresh armed clashes in its capital, Tripoli, this month, resulting in casualties and prompting the African Union to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities between competing factions. The confrontations involved the 444 Brigade and RADA Special Deterrence Forces, leading to eight confirmed fatalities. While active combat has decreased, Libya's Defence Ministry indicates that ceasefire discussions are continuing as authorities work to stabilise the situation. The African Union's Peace and Security Council (AU) issued a statement on Saturday condemning the violence and calling for an 'unconditional and permanent ceasefire' between all parties involved. The organisation reiterated its position supporting Libyan-led political solutions while discouraging foreign intervention in the country's internal affairs. The recent violence has coincided with public demonstrations in which citizens have called for the resignation of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
