The Libyan Interior Minister of the Parliament-designate government, Essam Abu-Zaribah, discussed key initiatives with Omar Mohammed Othman, the Director of the General Inspection and Monitoring Branch in the southern region.
In a meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Benghazi, the two sides discussed activating and connecting the branch in the southern region with all directorates and departments in the area.
The meeting also included streamlining operational procedures with other branches in the eastern, western, and southern regions.
During the discussions, the Minister addressed the need for financial support to enhance the capabilities of the General Inspection and Monitoring Branch in the southern region. This support encompasses the provision of equipment and devices, with a particular emphasis on devising a clear plan to tackle the security challenges facing the region.
The Interior Minister underscored the Ministry’s dedication to enhancing security, stability, and improving operational mechanisms across all security departments in the area.
He affirmed the crucial role of the General Inspection and Monitoring Branch in the southern region,
Notably, members of the Libyan Parliament and the High Council of State (HCS) representing Libya’s southern Fezzan region, announced their rejection of an initiative by the United Nations (UN) Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, regarding the political process.
This announcement came during a meeting held in Tripoli and chaired by the First Deputy Chairman of the HCS, Masoud Obeid.
According to a statement, the members “rejected Bathily’s initiative concerning the talks of the five-sided table,” citing the “absence of any representation for the Fezzan region in his proposed initiative.”
The statement added that the participants also agreed to submit a document, outlining the strategic vision for development and stability for the region.
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has not provided details about Bathily’s supposed initiative, and the HCS did not clarify the nature of the initiative and the involved parties.
On the 16th of November, Bathily emphasised the need for the main political parties to meet, and reach a political agreement on all outstanding issues related to the elections.
In recent days, Bathily has held several meetings with various political and social parties, amid rumours of an anticipated new initiative. This was revealed by the Head of the HCS, Mohamed Tekala, following a phone call with Bathily on the 12th November.