Interior Minister Emad al-Trabelsi lambasted armed groups, fuel smuggling, government mismanagement, and the use of Libya as a hub for smugglers. However, he did not convey confidence in the Interior Ministry's ability to meet Libya's ongoing security challenges.
The situation could deteriorate even further given that meeting the basic needs of refugees has become increasingly difficult due to a lack of funding –with serious implications for migration and security dynamics in Africa and beyond.
The situation at the Ras Ajdir border crossing remains western Libya’s most dangerous fault line with serious risks of escalating.
This time, Gaddafi's comeback seems to have a military dimension to it, along with an impressive social component that makes this attempt considerably more compelling than any of his past failed attempts.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is back in the headlines this week with the usual tactics of cryptic messaging falling shy of showing himself. However, this time Gaddafi's comeback seems to have a military dimension to it, along with an impressive social component that makes this attempt considerably more compelling than any of his past failed attempts.
Interior Minister Emad al-Trabelsi lambasted armed groups, fuel smuggling, government mismanagement, and the use of Libya as a hub for smugglers. However, he did not convey confidence in the Interior Ministry's ability to meet Libya's ongoing security challenges.
The situation could deteriorate even further given that meeting the basic needs of refugees has become increasingly difficult due to a lack of funding –with serious implications for migration and security dynamics in Africa and beyond.
The situation at the Ras Ajdir border crossing remains western Libya’s most dangerous fault line with serious risks of escalating.
Earlier this month, Mohamed Aoun was said to be reinstated as Minister of Oil & Gas. However, he has been unable to assume his duties as the acting O&G Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek continues to occupy his seat.
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