The closing of Libya’s oil ports is “a huge step” by the Libyan people, the LNA’s spokesman claimed yesterday.

Spokesman Ahmed al-Mismari clarified that “the Libyan people are the ones who closed the oil ports and fields, and prevented oil exports.” He added “ we have to protect our people … and not allow anyone to threaten the Libyan people.”

A source at state oil firm NOC announced yesterday that oil exports from eastern and central Libyan oil ports will be shut starting from Saturday, as ordered by the Libyan National Army (LNA).