Abdulnabi Abdulmawla, a member of the Libyan House of Representatives, claimed that foreign agendas are seeking to ignite the flames of war in the capital, Tripoli. He added that most armed groups are funded by the outgoing Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Abdelhamid Dbaiba.
Abdulmawla highlighted in interview with “Libya 24 News” that the crimes of murder, theft, and looting in Zawiya are due to the absence of the state and its security institutions. He urged civil society to act against the corrupt and power-hungry individuals.
Earlier, the Libyan lawmaker expressed his objection to Turkish practices, particularly its military presence in Libya.
He stressed that resolving all issues in Libya requires the presence of a unified authority recognized internationally. He also stressed the importance of the parliament engaging with influential countries in the Libyan scene to clarify their vision for the crisis and the formation of a unified government.
MP Abdulmawla underscored that the political game is significant and must be harmonised as much as possible to save Libya and accomplish achievable tasks.
On Friday, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed deep concern over armed clashes in Tripoli on April 11. It urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation or retaliation.
UNSMIL condemned the recurring use of violence to settle disputes, stating that it gravely endangers civilians and further undermines the fragile security situation. “Those responsible must be held accountable,” it added.
In a statement, the mission highlighted that the chronic insecurity stems from the prolonged political crisis and eroded institutional legitimacy.
“It’s a reminder that Libya needs to prioritize elections to establish legitimate governing bodies able to extend the State’s authority & uphold the rule of law,” the UN mission concluded.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
