Misrata municipality called on the Ministry of Local Government on Wednesday to play its role by urging the Presidency Council (PC), the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and the Anti-Coronavirus Supreme Committee to review the decisions taken regarding the curfew.

In its letter to the Local Government, the municipality clarified that the latter should communicate with the Anti-Coronavirus Supreme Committee and government agencies through official letters, noting the viewpoint of the municipalities and the need to involve municipal councils and civil society institutions in taking measures related to the pandemic.

The municipality also indicated that the state must shoulder its responsibility through supporting the local economy, especially in times of crisis and natural disasters, such as what is happening at the moment with regard to the Covid-19 crisis.

According to the statement, the continuation of the curfew based on the recommendations of the medical committee only led to significant economic losses.