Benghazi – The Deputy Prime Minister for the Southern Region and Minister of Defense in the Libyan government announced. Military units thwarted an armed attack. These units are affiliated with the General Command of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces. They are stationed along the southern border. The attack was launched by groups of mercenaries. It targeted the Al-Thouom border crossing. This was an attempt to breach national sovereignty. It also aimed to destabilize security and stability in the region.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense praised the heroic and professional role. This role was played by the General Command’s Ground Forces Chief of Staff units. He affirmed their high readiness. Their field discipline and national spirit contributed to the success. They restored and secured the Al-Thouom crossing. They imposed full control over it. The attacking elements were forced to flee. They fled from the vicinity of the crossing upon the arrival of the armed forces units. No breach of the country’s southern borders was recorded.
He also mourned the martyr. The martyr ascended during the operation. He praised the martyr’s sacrifices. He also praised the sacrifices of the martyr’s comrades. These were made in defense of the homeland. They safeguarded its sovereignty and security.
He confirmed the security situation at the Al-Thouom crossing is stable. The surrounding areas are also stable. They are under full control. This is thanks to the organized deployment. It is also due to the constant readiness of the General Command units. These are units of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces. They continue to perform their national duty. They protect the borders. They firmly confront any threats. They also firmly confront any infiltration attempts. These attempts may come from armed groups or mercenaries.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense reiterated. Libya’s security and sovereignty are a red line. The Libyan Arab Armed Forces will remain the nation’s safety valve. He called on citizens and media outlets to be accurate. He urged them to obtain information from official sources. They should not follow rumors or misleading news.