Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has declared an end to the presence of armed groups operating outside the authority of the state, stating that only the army and police are recognised as legitimate security forces.
Speaking in Tripoli on Tuesday following overnight clashes in the capital’s Abu Salim district, Dbeibah insisted that all military facilities must fall exclusively under the Ministry of Defence and the Libyan Army.
“The era of parallel security institutions is over. Libya has space only for formal institutions — the army and the police,” he said during a meeting with security leaders, including the Interior Minister, Defence Ministry officials, and commanders of military intelligence.
Dbeibah praised the government's efforts to reassert control over the Abu Salim area, where tensions erupted on Monday night. The Ministry of Defence later confirmed that the operation had concluded successfully, with the area now under state control. The offensive reportedly led to the death of Ghnewa al-Kikli, head of the Stability Support Apparatus.
The prime minister called for strict adherence to legal frameworks, directing the Ministry of Interior to implement a plan to secure government institutions and public areas, warning that unlawful detentions or rights violations would not be tolerated.
He described the latest developments as a “pivotal achievement” in the effort to restore public trust in the state, though he acknowledged that ongoing commitment and discipline would be essential for sustained stability.
