Clashes between Wershefana and Zawia end

By Houda Mzioudet.

Tripoli, 25 August 2013:

Clashes between Zawia and the Wershefana tribe ended yesterday as the Prime Minister sent in army units to separate the two sides and called on them to enter into dialogue. About 20 anti-aircraft cars were later seen heading to Zawia yesterday. The situation still remains tense, however, according to residents.

Residents in Zawia confirmed to the Libya Herald that shooting had stopped after continuing violence on Friday night. The clashes in Maya, near Zawia had been particularly violent, with heavy weaponry being used. “We could not sleep because of it,” one resident said.

In a statement issued yesterday by the Prime Minister’s office, Ali Zeidan said he deplored the unfortunate events and called for an end to the fighting and a dialogue between the sides. He also condemned the excessive use of weapons by people who had no authority to use them, being neither the army nor the police.

In his statement, Zeidan said he had been in a session until 3am yesterday morning with the President of Congres Nuri Abu Sahmain, the Minister of Defence, Abdullah Al-Thinni, and other security officials and were in constant contact with both sides. He said that he had ordered forces to the area. Zeidan called upon both sides to end the fighting.

Zeidan also called on all Libyans to hand in weapons and rid the country of illegal arms. They were a source of danger, with a succession of armed robberies. He said his call extended to brigades as well.

Meanwhile, an oil tanker driver who asked to remain anonymous, told the Libya Herald that drivers had been staging a sit-in at Zawia oil refinery during the last couple of days and had refused to work because of the security situation resulting from the clashes. However, another source at the refinery said today that the situation was under control following the arrival of Libyan military forces sent on the Prime Minister’s orders.

The Ministry of Defence is expected to make a statement on the situation tomorrow.

With additional reporting by Aimen Eljali and Seraj Essul

Libya Herald http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/08/25/clashes-between-wershefana-and-zawia-end/

Libya deputy PM resigns, citing “dysfunctional gov’t”

2013-08-04

TRIPOLI, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Awad al-Barasi resigned Saturday, saying he “cannot work in a dysfunctional government” where his powers are deprived.

Xinhua english news http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-08/04/c_132600099.htm

Attack on Libyan former rebels kills 31: agency

BENGHAZI, Libya, June 09, 2013 (AFP)

Clashes in Libya’s second city of Benghazi between former rebels and anti-militia demonstrators killed at least 31 people and wounded more than 100, the LANA news agency said on Sunday.

http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2013/06/93804/attack-on-libyan-former-rebels-kills-31-agency/

Morocco World News

Libya army chief quits after unrest: congress members

TRIPOLI: Army chief General Yusef al-Mangoush, criticised for delays in forming a national army, resigned on Sunday, a day after clashes killed 31 people in Benghazi, members of Libya’s highest political authority said.

“The chief of staff presented his resignation that was accepted by the congress,” General National Congress member Abdullah al-Gmati said, adding that the body had already been preparing to suspend him.

http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/libya-army-chief-quits-after-unrest-congress-members/

The Malaysian Times

Libya to move four state companies to Benghazi

By Ghaith Shennib

TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya said on Wednesday the headquarters of three more state firms as well as the state energy corporation would move from Tripoli to the eastern city of Benghazi, in a measure intended to devolve more authority to the oil-rich region.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/6/6/worldupdates/libya-to-move-four-state-companies-to-benghazi&sec=Worldupdates

The Star Online

Hollande: No military intervention in Libya

By Nihal Zaroug.

Tripoli, 2 June 2013:

French President Francois Hollande has moved to quash rumours of plans of military intervention in southern Libya to crack down on Islamist militants said to be now based there.

Libya Herald

http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/06/02/hollande-no-military-intervention-in-libya/

Libya PM moves state oil HQ to troubled Benghazi

May 29 (Reuters) – Libya confirmed on Wednesday that the headquarters of the state energy firm would move to the volatile eastern city of Benghazi, a response to demands for more authority for the oil-rich region which may prove a headache for international companies.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/29/libya-oil-idUSL5N0EA2G020130529?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssEnergyNews

Shuwail must stay say Jebel Akhdar police and CSOs

Tripoli, 25 May 2013:

The police in Jebel Akhdar District together with local elders and civil society institutions in the area have called on the Prime Minster, Ali Zeidan, to reject the resignation of Interior Minister Ashour Shuwail. They also called on the minister to withdraw his resignation.

http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/05/25/shuwail-must-stay-say-jebel-akhdar-police-and-csos/

Top Libya minister quits

2013-05-21 22:35

Tripoli – Libya’s interior minister has submitted his resignation, two official sources said on Tuesday, after months of efforts to curb armed groups who helped topple Muammar Gaddafi but have since stalled the transition to democracy.

http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Top-Libya-minister-quits-20130521

News24 News

Drive-by shooting at peaceful Tawerghan protest

Tripoli, 19 May 2013:

A drive-by shooting at the end of today’s peaceful protest staged by people from Tawergha in front of the General National Congress (GNC) left one man wounded in the leg.

http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/05/19/drive-by-shooting-at-peaceful-tawerghan-protest/