The Libyan Safety Authority announced that it had successfully controlled fires that broke out in a forest in Ras Hilal yesterday.
In response to urgent calls for help, citizen cameras captured the arrival of locals and private truck owners who came to assist in extinguishing the fire.
This incident is not the first of its kind in the Green Mountain area. More extensive fires erupted at the end of May in the Shahat forest, damaging approximately 350 trees, including cypress, pine, eucalyptus, almond, and olive trees, according to local sources.
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.
