The newly appointed Libyan Defence Minister has spoken
positively about the future of the Libyan military during an interview
with Arabic newspaper Alwatan, in the midst of violence across the
country.
Abdullah al-Thani believes Libya will have an army capable of protecting the country in six months time, advising people not to believe false rumours and reports suggesting otherwise.
Throughout the full interview, al-Thani remained optimistic about the army’s future.
“I am continuously working with the Libyan government and there is a full consensus with the Prime Minister. I met with the Libyan air force’s Chief of Operations and we are now in the process of activating border security, and I also met with the army’s Chief of Staff and we totally agree on the army’s composition as soon as possible.”
Troops were deployed to Tripoli and surrounding areas on Friday in an emergency plan to secure the capital, due to recent violence. One person was killed and several others were left injured at a Tripoli fairground on Friday after gunmen opened fire.
Violence in Benghazi continues to plague the city with an extensive wave of politically motivated assassinations. The killing of political activist and lawyer Abdulsalam al Masmari on 26th July 2013 triggered protests across Libya condemning the attack.
Most recently, Libya al-Hurra TV presenter Ezzedine Qusad was shot by three gunmen whilst in his car leaving mosque on Friday.
Security continues to be undermined with activist groups urging the government and foreign countries to intervene with the violence, and press for criminal investigations to take place. Human Rights Watch recently reported on the political assassinations, giving a number of recommendations to the Libyan government to ensure the situation is dealt with legitimately.
In accordance with Ezzedine Qusad’s assassination, Reporters Without Borders said the government must “[protect] the rights of journalists, as well as preventing impunity from prevailing in the new Libya.”
Defence Minister Abdullah al-Thani told Altawan, Libya needs “national patience” in order for the military to develop into a sufficient force to protect the country, assuring citizens that six months down the line security will be tighter.
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Abdullah al-Thani believes Libya will have an army capable of protecting the country in six months time, advising people not to believe false rumours and reports suggesting otherwise.
Throughout the full interview, al-Thani remained optimistic about the army’s future.
“I am continuously working with the Libyan government and there is a full consensus with the Prime Minister. I met with the Libyan air force’s Chief of Operations and we are now in the process of activating border security, and I also met with the army’s Chief of Staff and we totally agree on the army’s composition as soon as possible.”
Troops were deployed to Tripoli and surrounding areas on Friday in an emergency plan to secure the capital, due to recent violence. One person was killed and several others were left injured at a Tripoli fairground on Friday after gunmen opened fire.
Violence in Benghazi continues to plague the city with an extensive wave of politically motivated assassinations. The killing of political activist and lawyer Abdulsalam al Masmari on 26th July 2013 triggered protests across Libya condemning the attack.
Most recently, Libya al-Hurra TV presenter Ezzedine Qusad was shot by three gunmen whilst in his car leaving mosque on Friday.
Security continues to be undermined with activist groups urging the government and foreign countries to intervene with the violence, and press for criminal investigations to take place. Human Rights Watch recently reported on the political assassinations, giving a number of recommendations to the Libyan government to ensure the situation is dealt with legitimately.
In accordance with Ezzedine Qusad’s assassination, Reporters Without Borders said the government must “[protect] the rights of journalists, as well as preventing impunity from prevailing in the new Libya.”
Defence Minister Abdullah al-Thani told Altawan, Libya needs “national patience” in order for the military to develop into a sufficient force to protect the country, assuring citizens that six months down the line security will be tighter.
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