During “Flusna”, a television program broadcasted on WTV channel and Tabadul Platform, the spokesman of the protest movement “the Hirak” called for the release of five detained demonstrators who have been arrested during the first day of the demonstration on August 23, 2020, near the Martyrs’ Square in the capital Tripoli, and who have been taken to an unknown place.
“The demonstrators who have been arrested by unknown groups are; Mohammed Al-Gammoudi, Mahmoud Al-Gammoudi, Mouhanned Al-Kawafi, Nacer Al-Zayani and Al-Sadiq Al-Zayani”. He said.
“The people held peaceful protests for their legitimate demands … the protest emanates from the people and represents all the segments of the Libyan society.” The spokesman stressed, adding that the protest came as a result of the sustained poor living conditions, shortages of electricity and water and a lack of service provision throughout the country.
“Affording a life of dignity and resolving subsistence problems throughout the country are among their most important demands.” He said, pointing out that demonstrators also called for accountability for those involved in corruption cases.
According to the spokesman, the movement includes youth from age groups ranging from 26 to 28, as well as younger age groups.