The Bani Walid Security Directorate described Saturday's protests in the city as "disturbances" during a meeting chaired by Security Director Major General Abdul Salam Salim. The gathering included local council members and neighbourhood representatives.

Protesters had taken to the streets demanding the expulsion of mercenaries, citing instances of harassment.

Security forces dispersed the protests and detained several individuals, later releasing them. Videos of the demonstrations were widely shared on social media platforms.

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