In a statement, the Presidential Council stressed the need for a ceasefire, calling on everyone to return to their headquarters, against the backdrop of the armed clashes that took place in the capital last night.
The Presidential Council called on the Attorney general and the Military Prosecutor to open a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the clashes, calling on the Ministers of Defense and of Interior to take the necessary measures.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aqila Saleh, said that the Prime Minister of the National Unity Government, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, bears the responsibility for the failure of his government’s performance.
Aqila Saleh added in televised statements that the salaries of Libyans are low and will be raised soon in proportion to the current circumstances, pointing out that the grants distributed by the government of Dbeibeh are unfair and represent corruption and violation of laws.
The Speaker of Parliament confirmed that the Bashagha government came to provide services to the people and hold elections, explaining that the salaries of Libyans are low and will be raised soon in line with the current circumstances.
Aqila pointed out that the House of Representatives did not overspend. He said: “We are working to determine the budget through the least costly alternatives,” pointing out that “as Speaker of Parliament, no one of my sons nor my wife or my daughter has been treated at the expense of the state, and I do not even receive phone cards.”
The General Electricity Company noted that all stations in the eastern region (Al-Sarir – Zueitina – North Benghazi) are ready to operate, awaiting the pumping of sufficient quantities of gas.
It added that the required pressure is expected to arrive Friday night or Saturday morning.
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh said during the 10th meeting of the Council of Ministers, which was held today, Wednesday: “We are happy about the resumption of oil production and the return of its export, which is the first resource that would preserve our primary source of income.”
Dbeibeh added: “This comes after the change of the board of directors of the National Oil Corporation, which was made through a pure Libyan will and a full sovereign decision of the Council of Ministers.”
He also said: “This decision aims to amend the administrative and financial conditions of this prestigious institution and to ensure the preservation of the basic resources of this “great” country.”
The Director of the Information Office at the Food and Drug Control Center, Mohammed Al-Zayat, told our source that the inspectors of the center’s branch in Tripoli responded as soon as a report was received of the poisoning of a number of citizens after eating food from Al-Boa restaurant located in Gargaresh area.
He explained that 10 samples had been received by the Municipal Guard Center in Al-Andalus district, consisting of ready-made food prepared inside the restaurant of poultry, additives and harissa. All samples were entered for laboratory analyzes to ensure the percentage of contamination inside and subject them to the necessary analyzes to then reveal the results and refer them to the competent authorities to take action.
He added that the number of poisoned cases is estimated at 30 cases distributed between Curtoba and Al-Fardous clinics in the municipality of Al-Andalus district. All cases are stable, according to the medical staff in the two clinics, and no critical cases were recorded among them, indicating that the restaurant was closed by the Municipal Guard, until the laboratory results of the Food and Drug Control Center appear, accompanied by a detailed technical report on the subject.
The Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh held, this morning, Tuesday at the Cabinet Office, a meeting where he instructed the necessity of organizing work inside the Ras Ajdir border port, defining the functions of the security services clearly, and applying work standards at the border crossings. He also instructed the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and of Interior to coordinate with the Tunisian side in order to activate the Tunisian portal and improve its work in proportion to the number of Libyan travelers.
The meeting was held in in the presence of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Najla Al-Manqoush, of the Interior, Khaled Mazen, of Transportation, Mohamed Al-Shahubi, of Local Government, Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi, the Head of the Internal Security Agency, and the Director of the Administrative Centers Development authority, the mayor of Zuwara municipality, and the director of the Ras Ajdir port.
The Director of the Administrative Centers Development Authority presented a light presentation explaining the development plan for the crossing, and the works carried out, which would help in the convenience of travelers.
Mellitah Oil & Gas B.V. Company announced in a statement the start of the export process from El-Feel field to Mellitah Industrial Complex, after having permission from the National Oil Corporation to resume operations and production in El-Feel field, as the operation of the electricity generating unit as well as the utilities unit started today, and the wells will start gradually opening.
Also, pumping operations to Mellitah Industrial Complex actually started at a rate of about 40,000 barrels per day until all wells are opened, and thus return to the normal production and export rates.
The Director of the Commercial Department of Afriqiyah Airways, Ismail Mohamed Al-Saadawi, confirmed today, Tuesday, in an exclusive statement to our source, that the goal of the company in 2001 is transit between Europe, Africa and Asia until 2014, after which the flights decreased due to the problems that occurred.
Al-Saadawi reported that “Afriqiyah Airways returned in 2020/2021 after an 8-year stop, and in the Umrah season we have transported about 20,000 passengers within a month and a half. It was exclusive to the company. Now we provide some services, including digital visas and tourist seasonal stations. We are in contact with the authorities to reduce the visa on the Libyan traveler.”
The Director of the Media Department of Libyan Wings Company, Jinan Nour El-Din Abdul Qader, said today, Tuesday, in an exclusive statement to our source, that the company’s presence in Libya Transport and Logistic Expo is due to the importance of the exhibition and the multiplicity of all transport service organizations.
Jinan Abdul Qader added that “Libyan Wings Company wants in this exhibition to come up with agreements and interactions with the existing authorities so that it returns to the services that we provide to the country.”
An employee at Al-Mada Passengers Transport Company, Mohamed Yousef Al-Hubeishi, stated today, Tuesday, that Al-Mada Company was established in the years 2019/2020. It started its work with only five buses, and it was the East-West link at the time when the coast was closed for years, and the trip would reach 23 hours.
The employee stated in a special statement to our source that the company has been distinguished by the latest model of buses and is fully equipped in providing services to passengers by providing food, drink and internet to relieve their fatigue.
Al-Hubeishi added that Al-Mada Company reached 14 buses in 2022 and operates internally throughout the country and internationally for Tunisia and Egypt.
Mohamed Al-Hubeishi explained that Al-Mada company was distinguished from others by canceling three seats from 50 to 47 to provide more space and comfort for passengers.