The Interior Minister of the Libyan Government, Major General Issam Abu Zariba, described the recent events in Zawiya west of Tripoli as shocking and painful for everyone, commenting on a military operation launched by the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Zawiya, for what it said was targeting the hideouts of smugglers, drug dealers and human trafickers.
Abu Zariba considered that the clashes and attacks that the city have witnessed since last Thursday were irresponsible actions by people aiming to ignite war and strife among the people of the same country.
The Minister added: “We all consider that the interests of the homeland and citizens are higher than any individual or collective interests, and that we will not be dragged behind strife and divides that target our unity and cohesion, and we all aim to work in a spirit of patriotism and responsibility and achieve stability, security and peace for our city and our country.”
This comes after drones renewed attacks on the city on Friday night.