Public anger in Tripoli continues to rise after the killing of Khansa Al-Mujahid, with rights activist Mahmoud Al-Shaawish calling for the immediate dismissal of Interior Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi. He said the incident exposed the growing fragility of the security landscape in the capital despite the heavy presence of Interior Ministry-affiliated groups.
Speaking to Al-Wasat TV, Al-Shaawish said the killing triggered a wave of outrage, especially as it was not the first attack targeting the same family. He dismissed circulating claims that the victim was mistaken for her husband, saying images from the scene show a direct shot to the head, indicating deliberate targeting.
He argued that the deteriorating situation is the result of mismanagement within the security establishment and the spread of lawlessness. He added that some neighbourhoods under official security oversight witnessed documented armed robberies in recent months, raising questions about leadership competence.
Al-Shaawish urged the removal of Interior Minister Al-Trabelsi and the head of the General Security Service, holding them responsible for repeated violations. He said Tripoli is experiencing “dangerous security decay,” noting that the victim had been openly pursued before being killed and that the attackers appeared to be attempting to seize her vehicle.
He criticised media outlets that targeted the victim’s husband, Muadh Al-Manfoukh, who previously played roles in political dialogue, prisoner exchanges and displacement issues. He also warned of a widening security vacuum due to overlapping control among armed groups, naming the General Security Service and the Radaa force among those influencing key areas.
Al-Shaawish said the lack of enforcement of judicial rulings is the core problem, stressing that many notorious offenders remain free. He called for unifying Libya’s security and military institutions under a single chain of command to restore public confidence and halt the growing wave of violent crime.
