Hundreds of Libyans have surrendered their weapons in Benghazi and Tripoli, Libya, becoming part of the disarmament initiative undertaken by the local army. Many people responded to the initiative in Tripoli and Benghazi, where the handover of weapons took place in a celebratory atmosphere with the sounds of military bands and pop music playing in the background. We don't want weapons in our hands anymore, we don't want to see them with our eyes anymore. Libya's new leaders are trying to establish their authority in a country filled with weapons, where many Libyans are tired of the paramilitary groups that still patrol the streets and often choose to make the law themselves. The initiative will now be spread to other cities, where to convince people to surrender their weapons, a lottery will be held and prizes will be awarded, which will include free cars.

Source: Libya Today November 17, 2024 02:41 UTC