Leader a the Fezzan Movement, Bashir Al-Sheikh, confirmed that Saddam Khalifa Haftar was the one who ordered the closure of Sharara oil field in response to an arrest attempt in Italy based on an arrest warrant issued by the Spanish Attorney General.
In a video recording, Al-Sheikh denied being linked to closing Sharara oil field, stressing that Saddam Haftar issued immediate instructions by phone to close the field.
Al-Sheikh rejected the accusation against the movement of closing the field, stressing that it had nothing to do with the closure. He also rejected any connection between him and the Muslim Brotherhood, stressing that he is against military rule and the militarization of the state.
Al-Sheikh said that the closure of Sharara field, which is operated by the Spanish company Repsol, did not encounter any confrontation from any of those who are speaking words with no actions, adding that those who are talking now cannot reopen Sharara oil field without speaking to Saddam Haftar.
Al-Sheikh explained that when the Fezzan Movement closed oil in the past, it was for the rights of the people, but those who are closing the oil now are doing so for their personal interests.
