Libyan PM Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Security Strategy
(MENAFN) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh reaffirmed his government’s commitment to its security strategy, emphasizing that it will not relent in dismantling militias and unauthorized armed groups.
In an interview with media, released Monday, Dbeibeh explained that non-state armed groups surfaced in Libya following the 2011 conflict due to the unstable security landscape.
"We are continuing our security plan. We will not back down from eliminating militias and armed formations. Whoever does not want war to be declared against them must abide by the state, its institutions and laws," he declared.
Dbeibeh expressed initial hopes that these groups would integrate into official state bodies, but those expectations were unmet.
"What these armed groups are doing is a coup against the state, not the government,” he asserted.
He revealed that authorities have confiscated aircraft used by some of these factions for illicit activities. He estimated that only two or three such groups remain active, operating primarily as organized criminal networks.
"The weapons in the hands of these formations are more than the weapons in the hands of the state and have been used to blackmail official institutions," Dbeibeh added.
Highlighting legal action, the Prime Minister noted that the chief prosecutor has issued approximately 125 arrest warrants targeting suspects linked to the Rada militia near Mitiga Airport. He pledged that efforts to combat armed factions outside the military and police will persist.
Dbeibeh insisted the government’s stance is unequivocal: all ports and airports must be under state authority.
"The time has come to take back the state, and we will not leave any airport, port or prison outside the state's control."
Regarding Libya’s ties with Türkiye, Dbeibeh described the relationship as “very good,” also pointing to strong mutual trade and political cooperation aligned with Libya’s interests.
Responding to anti-government protests in Tripoli, he acknowledged respect for their views but condemned disruptive actions.
“We have very good political relations that are in line with the interests of Libya,” he said.
He concluded by stressing that road blockages and garbage burning by protesters would not be tolerated.
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