187 new security posts taken over from militias – PM declares victory for the state as all vital Tripoli sites come under its exclusive control for the first time since 2011
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba hailed that what has been achieved by enabling the Ministry of Interior to secure the capital Tripoli on its own is a real victory for the state, which has not happened since 2011. He stressed that this achievement would not have been possible without the elimination of the largest outlaw groups (militias), and everyone's compliance with the state's procedures and its project to establish a sovereign state.
Tripoli's new Security Arrangements Plan
Aldabaiba was speaking on Wednesday while chairing an expanded security meeting in Tripoli to follow up on the implementation of the new Security Arrangements Plan in the capital, in the presence of Acting Interior Minister Emad Trabelsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs Mahmoud Saeed, Tripoli Security Director Khalil Ohiba, and a number of security leaders.
The new Security Arrangements Plan for Tripoli entails Ministry of Interior or Ministry of Defence forces taking over the securing of key government ministries and sites such as the Central Bank of Libya, the Audit Bureau and all the ministries, from militias. In the longer term it entails pushing all militias to the outer perimeter of Tripoli to protect civilians (and their property) from being caught in the crossfire of possible state v militia or militia v militia clashes.
Successive governments since the 2011 revolution (that ended the 42-year Qaddafi regime) have attempted to impose their will on the militias by taking over this task but have been too weak or unsuccessful.
No room for revolutionary warlords and leaders in regular forces
Aldabaiba said: 'The era of Sheikh and Hajj (tribal and holy leaders) in our security and military services is over, and there is no place in the (security) ranks except for those who are qualified, disciplined, subject to authority, and servants of the law alone.'
Aldabaiba here was sending a message to militias such as those led by a popular or warlord leader and to the powerful Abdelrauf Kara, the head of the Special Deterrence Force (SDF / RADA), who considers himself and is considered by his devout followers a Salafi religious leader. Kara controls Mitiga prison where he is accused by the international community of permitting human rights abuses. His presence on Mitiga airport is also a latent threat to the airport itself.
A new maturity of the Interior Ministry in dealing with demonstrations?
Continuing, Aldabaiba added that the demonstrations that took place in the capital during the past period passed without any attack, harassment, arrest or prosecution, which reflects the maturity of the Ministry of Interior and its deep respect for public freedoms and citizens' natural rights to peaceful expression.
Police, Defence Ministry and Internal Security coordination
For his part, Interior Minister-designate Emad Trabelsi reviewed the new security arrangements plan, stressing that the ministry is working according to a clear vision to extend security, enhance the deployment of police stations, and ensure effective coordination with the Ministry of Defence and the Internal Security Agency.
Trabelsi stressed their commitment to implementing the Security Plan in accordance with the instructions issued by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and to ensure the protection of citizens and state institutions.
187 new security posts secured from militias
Tripoli Security Director Major General Khalil Ohiba also confirmed that the field plan included 187 new security posts, implemented in the sites previously occupied by armed formations (militias). He said that the redeployment was carried out in a deliberate manner to secure the capital's locations, end any security vacuum, and fully extend the authority of the state.
Plan needs continued government and public support
The attendees at the meeting stressed that the success of the Security Plan depends on the continuation of political and administrative support for the security authorities, and strengthening citizens' confidence in their regular institutions.
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