Sabha – An official ceremony was held in the city of Sabha to mark the release of the second part of the book “Al-Hishan,” which documents the role of Fezzan police officers in contributing to the independence of the Libyan state from 1952 to 1969. The founders were also honored in conjunction with the celebration of the 61st anniversary of Police Day. The ceremony was held yesterday, Monday, at the Language Center of Sabha University, in the presence of the Head of the Ministry of Interior’s Diwan for the Southern Region, Major General Abdul Salam Al-Sharif; the Assistant Director for Security Affairs at the Sabha Security Directorate, Brigadier General Mustafa Hussein; a number of leaders of security agencies and police officers; along with the Al-Hishan group, heads of government diwans, officials, academics, notables and elders, and the children and grandchildren of the founders and retirees of the police force, as well as a number of citizens.
-The Founders’ Sacrifices and National Role
The speech by the Ministry of Interior’s Diwan for the Southern Region, delivered by Major General Abdul Salam Al-Sharif, affirmed that the celebration represents an honor for men who bore a great responsibility at a time when Libya was taking its first steps toward building its national institutions after independence, believing that security is the cornerstone of state-building. He explained that the first generation of police officers in the Fezzan region possessed a will and determination that knew no impossibility and a deep faith in their homeland and fellow citizens, despite the lack of resources, technology, and modern equipment during that period. He added that the efforts of these men formed the first building block of the police force in Fezzan and established the pillars of security and stability in the south of the country, serving as a model of discipline, loyalty, and dedication to serving the nation.
-Memory and Official Recognition
Brigadier General Mustafa Hussein noted that this occasion highlights the mark left by the founding fathers in establishing the foundations of security and safety, thanks first to God and then to the efforts of loyal security personnel in various security agencies and the armed forces. Abdul Rahman Al-Taher, Director of the Media Office of the Prime Minister’s Diwan for the Southern Region, expressed the Libyan government’s appreciation for the founding fathers who established a school of discipline, giving, and loyalty to the homeland. He stressed that their service to security was a sacred mission, not just a job, and that honoring them today affirms historical loyalty to their role in protecting the nation and building its institutions. The sons of the founders, represented by Abdul Salam Al-Taher Al-Ahirash, also expressed great pride and honor in this tribute, which embodies the highest meanings of loyalty to the generations that laid the foundations of security and order in Fezzan and Libya as a whole.
-Book Launch and Exhibition
The celebration witnessed the announcement by the Al-Hishan group of the release of the second part of the book “Al-Hishan,” which documents the biography and historical memory of the Fezzan police officers. A brief introduction to the book was presented by Brigadier General Yousef Al-Yani on behalf of the author, Omar Al-Ahirash. Researcher Mabrouka Saeed Al-Fakhri presented an extensive review of the book’s content, explaining the important role and sacrifices made by the founders to establish the Fezzan police force and lay the foundations of security.
-A Deserved Honor
The ceremony concluded by honoring the founding officers of the Fezzan regional police, who played a prominent role in consolidating the pillars of security and stability in the south of the country. They were awarded certificates of loyalty, thanks, and appreciation in recognition of their efforts and sacrifices in the service of the homeland and its citizens. The conclusion of the ceremony saw the opening of a historical photo exhibition, which included a rare collection of shots that documented the stages of the establishment of the police force in Fezzan. It reviewed the lives and careers of the first officers who contributed to building the first blocks of modern Libyan security, so that their legacy remains a testament to a pivotal stage in the history of national security work.