RT correspondent reports that two foreign workers were injured, one critically, following a landmine explosion in the Ain Zara area south of the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
The incident occurred near the Al-Khili Mosque in Ain Zara. The injured workers were taken to the hospital for necessary medical treatment.
Local authorities are currently securing the area and investigating the incident to prevent similar future occurrences.
Osama Ali, spokesperson for the Ambulance and Emergency Service, confirmed the injuries, highlighting the critical condition of one of the workers.
Since the end of the 2019 war in South Tripoli, the region has been significantly affected by war remnants, including landmines and unexploded ordnance.
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.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
