The Chairman of the Libyan Parliament’s Defence and National Security Committee, Talal Al-Mihoub claimed that the interests of the international community are with the party controlling Libya’s natural resources.
In exclusive statements to Russia’s Sputnik news agency, Al-Mihoub explained that the recent announcement by members of the 5 + 5 Joint Commission (JMC) puts the international community in front of one option. This is to remove the outgoing caretaker Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba, and deal with Prime Minister-designate, Fathi Bashagha.
He described Dbaiba’s recent actions as “attempts to break up the military establishment.” Al-Mihoub stressed the need to stop funding Dbaiba’s government, which is using state funds to finance militias for protection.
Notably, the JMC demanded that the exportation of oil be halted, and for the closing of the Coastal Road. It called for the suspension of flights between eastern and western Libya, announcing that it would suspend its operations until their demands were considered.
The JMC accused Dbaiba of being behind the obstruction of its work. It added that his government failed to comply with the decisions of the Libyan Parliament, and cede power to a new government.
They indicated that the commission’s achievements were represented in the signing of the ceasefire agreement, and maintaining it. This created the conditions for the success of the political path, out of which the new government emerged. It also secured a confidence granting session for the government, which was held in the city of Sirte.
The JMC’s efforts led to the unification of the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG), the exchange of detainees, the opening and securing of the Coastal Road, securing the Man-Made River line, and the reopening of domestic airspace.
The statement added that these efforts also created the conditions necessary for military leaders from the east and west to meet in Sirte. As well as prepare an integrated plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries.
They accused the PM of reneging on his vows not to run for elections, financial corruption, looting of public money, and his family’s dominance over government decisions.
The statement denounced the failure to name a Defence Minister, and condemned the continued suspension of the salaries of military personnel, which “is a violation of the political agreement and human rights.”