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4mo ago

Libyan Protests Escalate as Ministers Resign Following Deadly Clashes

Tripoli remains tense under a fragile ceasefire after militia violence leaves eight dead, with mounting calls for Prime Minister Dbeibah’s resignation and elections.

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Libyan security forces line the streets as protesters gather in the capital's Martyrs' Square after days of deadly clashes to call for the resignation of the Tripoli government.

Overview

  • The killing of militia leader Abdel Ghani al-Kikli by the 444 Brigade sparked intense clashes in Tripoli, resulting in eight civilian deaths and widespread destruction.
  • A ceasefire declared by the Government of National Unity has brought tentative calm, with UN monitors overseeing the truce and armed groups withdrawing from key areas.
  • Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Tripoli demanding Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah’s resignation, accusing him of failing to stabilize the country and delaying elections.
  • Three ministers—Economy and Trade Minister Mohamed al-Hawij, Local Government Minister Badr Eddin al-Tumi, and Minister of Housing Abu Bakr al-Ghawi—have resigned in solidarity with the protesters.
  • A police officer was killed during an attempted assault on the prime minister’s office as demonstrations in Tripoli turned volatile, further highlighting Libya’s fragile security situation.