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Libya Observer
2 days ago
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- Libya Observer
Mufti: Berlin Conference is a deception by Libya's enemies
Libya's Mufti, Sheikh Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani, said that the third Berlin Conference, is part of the ongoing deception orchestrated by Libya's enemies. Speaking on Tanasuh TV on Wednesday, the Mufti said the countries meeting in Berlin are Western powers that control Libya's fate. He blamed participants of the Skhirat Agreement for Libya's past and present suffering. "All the evil inflicted on the Libyan people—aggression, plundering of wealth and resources, stripping of freedoms and sovereignty, prisons, arbitrary arrests, and standing with the enemy—as happened recently with the blockade of the convoy aiming to aid our brothers in Palestine—its burden lies with the figures of Skhirat who committed their act and then disowned it." He said. He questioned the outcome of the Berlin meeting, saying: "They will present us with the same production… the same figures will reappear in a new form, just like with Sarraj and the transitional governments." He asserted that 'Western countries know the right solution for Libya, but they deliberately seek to prolong the suffering and occupation.' "There is no enmity between the Americans and Russians, nor among Europeans—all of them are united in exploiting us. We face a Russian invasion brought by Haftar, Aguila Saleh, and the agents of the Zionists. We also face infiltration by regional countries through their intelligence services—all because of Berlin." The Mufti added. The Mufti called on the Libyan people to take to the streets in massive numbers to denounce what he described as a conspiracy. His remarks coincided with the third Berlin Conference, held under UN auspices and involving key international and regional players in the Libyan file, including Egypt, the UAE, the United States, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, and the African Union. The conference is not merely consultative—it is seen as an attempt to impose a new transitional roadmap, following the failure of all domestic Libyan initiatives to reach consensus on a constitutional basis and the continued deadlock in UN-led efforts to organize long-overdue elections. Tags: Libya's Grand Mufti Sheikh Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani Berlin conference
Libya Review
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libyan Parliament Discusses Turkey Maritime Deal
A member of Libya's House of Representatives, Khalifa Al-Daghari, confirmed that the controversial maritime agreement with Turkey—signed during Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj's tenure—was included in the agenda of a recent parliamentary session. Speaking to Fawasel Media, Al-Daghari clarified that the agreement was never presented to the House during Sarraj's government. He attributed this to the Skhirat Agreement, which temporarily granted Sarraj international legitimacy, enabling some decisions to bypass legislative approval. Al-Daghari said the House's earlier rejection of the deal stemmed from Libya's deep political divisions and regional power struggles, particularly tensions between Turkey, Egypt, and Greece. These dynamics, he argued, hindered parliamentary ratification of the maritime accord. The situation has recently shifted. Al-Daghari revealed that a Libyan parliamentary delegation met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and held talks with Turkish lawmakers. According to him, the discussions reflected mutual satisfaction regarding the potential economic benefits of the agreement. Erdoğan reportedly encouraged the Libyan side to reintroduce the agreement for formal review in parliament, suggesting that this step could lead to official ratification—thus granting the deal constitutional weight within Libya's legislative framework. This development signals a possible revival of the maritime accord, which has drawn international attention due to its implications for resource rights in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement, first signed in 2019, delineates maritime boundaries and has been seen as part of broader Turkish interests in energy exploration. It has faced opposition from neighbouring states and factions within Libya but may now be on a path toward legal recognition. Tags: libyaLibyan parliamentMaritime AgreementTurkey
