Libya’s internationally recognized government, led by Faiez Serraj and based in Tripoli, declared a general country-wide curfew which commenced today. The curfew is from 6pm until 6am.

The Ministry of Interior warned that anyone who violates quarantine measures or the curfewcould be jailed up to six months or fined up of 200 LYD.

“Those who violate any legitimate order issued by the authorities in order to preserve public safety and health will face a punishment of one month,” the ministry stated on Sunday.

The curfew also closes all mosques at all prayer times, educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, events halls, clubs, entertainment centres and commercial outlets. It also bans funerals, weddings and mass transport but makes exceptions for food companies and outlets, bakeries, petrol stations – during non-curfew hours.

However, It excludes all necessary activities such as state, security and health institutions, pharmacies, environmental activities, electricity, energy, communications and transport.

It also bans funerals, weddings and mass transport but makes exceptions for food companies and outlets, bakeries, petrol stations – during non-curfew hours.

State institutions that are needed for life to continue must operate with minimum staffing and prevent large gatherings of staff.