Prime Minister Ali Zeidan held an emergency meeting with the
General National Congress on Saturday morning due to Friday’s violent
clashes in Benghazi, resulting in the killing and wounding of members of
the Thunderbolt Brigade.
According to a statement released by the government, the meeting was devoted to the current situation in Benghazi and discussions on what action should be taken. A further statement is set to be released soon.
The people of Benghazi took to the streets on Saturday condemning Friday’s clas
hes,
chanting slogans demanding the rebuilding of the army and police,
waving banners demanding stable security, and an end to armed conflict.
Flights have been temporarily suspended out of Benghazi due to the unrest. The airport have said flights would resume on Sunday if the situation has calmed.
TIGHTENING SECURITY
In a telephone interview with Libya al-Hurra on Saturday, a military spokesman, Colonel Hussein, said extra security measures have been taken to try and repel further bloody clashes. They will tighten security in significant spots around Benghazi, including entrances to the city.
Libya’s interim army chief of staff called on militias earlier this week to join the military or disband by the end of 2013 Col. Salem al-Gnaidy who spoke in Benghazi, admitted militias were necessary to secure parts of the country, but he added they would eventually have to lay down their arms, or join the military.
Salem al-Gnaidy replaced General Yusef al-Mangoush, following his resignation last Sunday after clashes in Benghazi left 31 people dead and injured over 100.
DISCLOSURE OF ATTACKERS
Colonel
Mohammed Sharif, a commander of Benghazi’s special forces, said in a
statement released on Saturday evening, the masked attackers who killed
members of the Thunderbolt Brigade have been detained and are under
investigation with concerns to the attacks.
Recent violence in Benghazi have been labeled as the bloodiest clashes between the military and militia.
libya tv
According to a statement released by the government, the meeting was devoted to the current situation in Benghazi and discussions on what action should be taken. A further statement is set to be released soon.
The people of Benghazi took to the streets on Saturday condemning Friday’s clas
hes,
chanting slogans demanding the rebuilding of the army and police,
waving banners demanding stable security, and an end to armed conflict.Flights have been temporarily suspended out of Benghazi due to the unrest. The airport have said flights would resume on Sunday if the situation has calmed.
TIGHTENING SECURITY
In a telephone interview with Libya al-Hurra on Saturday, a military spokesman, Colonel Hussein, said extra security measures have been taken to try and repel further bloody clashes. They will tighten security in significant spots around Benghazi, including entrances to the city.
Libya’s interim army chief of staff called on militias earlier this week to join the military or disband by the end of 2013 Col. Salem al-Gnaidy who spoke in Benghazi, admitted militias were necessary to secure parts of the country, but he added they would eventually have to lay down their arms, or join the military.
Salem al-Gnaidy replaced General Yusef al-Mangoush, following his resignation last Sunday after clashes in Benghazi left 31 people dead and injured over 100.
DISCLOSURE OF ATTACKERS
Colonel
Mohammed Sharif, a commander of Benghazi’s special forces, said in a
statement released on Saturday evening, the masked attackers who killed
members of the Thunderbolt Brigade have been detained and are under
investigation with concerns to the attacks.Recent violence in Benghazi have been labeled as the bloodiest clashes between the military and militia.
libya tv
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