Libya’s Parliament-designate government, headed by Prime Minister Osama Hammad, is set to launch a comprehensive security campaign to combat the growing phenomenon of begging during the holy month of Ramadan.
The initiative comes amid increasing public concern over the noticeable spread of begging in several cities, particularly during peak commercial and evening hours.
Interior Minister Major General Essam Abu Zriba convened a high-level meeting with Major General Mustafa Bouhuwaish, head of the Public Morals Protection Agency, to finalize preparations and assess operational readiness.
According to the Ministry’s Security Media Office, the discussions reviewed the agency’s recent performance and outlined a coordinated field plan to address the issue in a structured and lawful manner.
The campaign will be carried out in cooperation with multiple security bodies, including the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency and the Municipal Guard. Authorities emphasized that the approach will combine firm enforcement of the law with humanitarian considerations, ensuring that vulnerable individuals are handled appropriately while targeting organized networks or individuals exploiting the situation for illegal gain.
Officials noted that begging has increasingly become linked to broader security and social challenges, including illegal migration and informal economic activities.
As a result, the campaign is designed not only to restore order in public spaces but also to protect citizens from potential criminal exploitation.
Abu Zriba affirmed that the Ministry of Interior will provide full logistical and operational support to ensure the campaign’s success.
He stressed that maintaining public order and addressing behaviors that undermine social stability are key priorities, particularly during Ramadan, when public gatherings intensify and charitable giving increases.
