Benghazi – The city of Benghazi commemorated the Battle of Al-Qardhabiya. This official event took place on Wednesday evening. It was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry collaborated with the Peace and Crisis Management Center. The event saw wide diplomatic and academic attendance.
Consuls from Egypt, Morocco, and Sudan participated in the event. The Italian ambassador to Libya also gave a speech. The atmosphere was nationalistic. It emphasized the battle’s symbolism. Al-Qardhabiya was a historical turning point. It embodied Libyan unity against colonialism. It reinforced the concept of national sovereignty.
Participants confirmed the importance of commemorating Al-Qardhabiya. This remembrance is not just historical. It is a call to strengthen national awareness. It connects the past to building a modern state. It promotes balanced and mutually respectful international relations.
Dr. Faraj Najm addressed the LANA correspondent. He is the head of the Peace and Crisis Management Center. He explained the commemoration embodies national unity values. These values emerged during the battle. The event also discussed detention conditions. This covered the Italian occupation period. Research papers and academic discussions documented this era.
He added that diplomatic delegations participated. This included the Italian ambassador. Their participation reflects a trend. It aims to strengthen international dialogue. It seeks to build partnerships. These partnerships serve stability and common interests.
The event featured scientific papers. These papers covered the Italian occupation’s motives and outcomes. Historical documents were also presented. They detailed the suffering of Libyans. This included their harsh humanitarian conditions. These were faced in mass detention camps during that period.
The event also included an honoring ceremony. It recognized the family of the late historian Youssef Salem Al-Barghathi. This honored his role. He documented the history of detention camps. This covered the colonial period.
The event concluded with an affirmation. The Battle of Al-Qardhabiya symbolizes national unity. It is a renewed message. It calls for building a future. This future is based on past sacrifices.