“Protection of innocent and defenseless citizens can only be achieved through security arrangements under the supervision of the U.N. Mission to clear the capital of all types of heavy and medium weapons,” said Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashagha on Saturday. His remarks came in the wake of violent clashes in Tripoli last night between armed groups. Videos posted on social media showed civilians in state of panic when the armed groups exchanged fire on the streets. “Security and peace cannot be established without the presence of a state whose authorities enjoy constitutional and legal legitimacy,” Bashagha stated via Twitter. “This compels us to move towards parliamentary and presidential elections,” he added.

Source: Libya Today June 11, 2022 16:22 UTC