The Libyan government have admitted have had no contact with
the Prime Minister’s adviser since Sunday morning, preceding his kidnap.
Gunmen posing as security personnel kidnapped Mohammed Ali Ghatous, just hours after the premier revealed members of his government had received death threats.
“The adviser and head of the prime minister’s office was kidnapped on Sunday evening as he was driving to Tripoli” from Libya’s third city Misrata, the source told AFP on condition of anonomity.
“His car was found in Tajura (an eastern suburb of Tripoli),” the source said adding that Mohamed Ali Ghatous “was without doubt taken at a fake checkpoint.”
Just hours before the abduction, the prime minister had said that his cabinet was working under “very difficult conditions”, and that “death threats” had been made against members of the government.
The Libyan News Agency received a copy of a government statement, claiming the last contact made was during his car journey. The state also stressed that the PM’s office are doing everything in their capability to ensure Ghatous’ safety, showing appreciation for all those involved in the investigation.
Tensions have been rising between the government and the militias for several weeks, after the launch of a campaign aimed at dislodging the armed groups from Tripoli, where they occupy more than 500 public and private properties.
One armed group controlling a prison in Tripoli stormed the justice ministry in the capital on Sunday.
Justice Minister Salah Margani said that the attack took place after the militia was ordered to hand control of the jail over to the authorities.
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Gunmen posing as security personnel kidnapped Mohammed Ali Ghatous, just hours after the premier revealed members of his government had received death threats.
“The adviser and head of the prime minister’s office was kidnapped on Sunday evening as he was driving to Tripoli” from Libya’s third city Misrata, the source told AFP on condition of anonomity.
“His car was found in Tajura (an eastern suburb of Tripoli),” the source said adding that Mohamed Ali Ghatous “was without doubt taken at a fake checkpoint.”
Just hours before the abduction, the prime minister had said that his cabinet was working under “very difficult conditions”, and that “death threats” had been made against members of the government.
The Libyan News Agency received a copy of a government statement, claiming the last contact made was during his car journey. The state also stressed that the PM’s office are doing everything in their capability to ensure Ghatous’ safety, showing appreciation for all those involved in the investigation.
Tensions have been rising between the government and the militias for several weeks, after the launch of a campaign aimed at dislodging the armed groups from Tripoli, where they occupy more than 500 public and private properties.
One armed group controlling a prison in Tripoli stormed the justice ministry in the capital on Sunday.
Justice Minister Salah Margani said that the attack took place after the militia was ordered to hand control of the jail over to the authorities.
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