Ageela Saleh, Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives, met on Monday in Benghazi with representatives of distressed, withdrawn, and dissolved companies to review the conditions of workers affected by prolonged shutdowns and the exit of foreign companies from the Libyan market.
The meeting was held at the headquarters of the House of Representatives and attended by MPs Aisha Al-Tbalqi, Aisha Shalabi, and Intisar Shanib.
The discussions focused on the mounting economic and social hardships faced by Libyan workers whose employers have ceased operations, either due to foreign companies withdrawing from Libya or national firms being dissolved.
Company representatives outlined challenges, including loss of income, job insecurity, and delays in resolving the legal and administrative status of affected employees, warning that continued inaction could worsen social pressures.
During the meeting, Saleh stressed the urgent need to implement Prime Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2025, which mandates the reassignment of Libyan workers from withdrawn foreign companies, distressed firms, and dissolved national companies into administrative units within the state apparatus.
The decision authorizes the Minister of Civil Service to take all necessary legal and administrative measures to ensure the smooth reintegration of affected workers.
Saleh emphasized that enforcing this decision is a national obligation, noting that thousands of families depend on swift action to restore employment stability.
He stated that the reassignment process must be transparent, orderly, and based on workers’ qualifications and professional experience, ensuring efficiency within public institutions and fairness for employees.
The Speaker reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to monitoring the implementation of the decision and holding executive authorities accountable for any delays. He underlined that protecting workers’ rights and preserving social stability remain top legislative priorities, especially amid ongoing economic challenges.
Members of parliament attending the meeting echoed the call for stronger coordination between legislative and executive bodies to address unemployment caused by company closures. They stressed that resolving the status of displaced workers is essential to maintaining public trust and preventing further economic deterioration.
