Libya’s southern borders were not just a line on a map that dawn. They were a harsh test of dignity. It was an open wound since the terrorist attack on Al-Touma crossing and nearby sites on January 31, 2026. When the kidnappers thought darkness would prevail, the message families awaited arrived. Armed Forces personnel returned with their sons. Their sons are not left behind. A soldier’s blood and dignity are a sacred trust. This trust does not expire. This followed a precise, qualitative operation. Specialized units carried it out against the “Wardko” militia. The operation was on the southern borders. It was supervised by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar. The General Command announced these details.
The story began from Al-Touma. The response came from the south. According to the General Command statement, the operation was a direct response. It targeted the crime of kidnapping and assault. This crime accompanied the attack on Al-Touma crossing. The response was not just a slogan. It was a calculated action on the ground. It was preceded by precise intelligence gathering. Intensive field monitoring tracked the movements of the attacking elements. Elite units then moved to their positions. They took multiple points on the southern borders.
The General Command clarified that its forces engaged in fierce clashes. This occurred at several locations where these groups were stationed. The clashes resulted in the liberation of the kidnapped soldiers. A number of elements were arrested. Others were captured. Some were eliminated. Quantities of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment were confiscated from their possession. Statements from military sources familiar with the operations indicated seized vehicles and equipment. These included armed vehicles and ambulances. This occurred while pursuing elements attempting to flee towards the mountains and desert.
In a deeply emotional statement, the General Command explicitly reassured the liberated soldiers’ families. It confirmed their sons had returned to their ranks with dignity. The words were no longer mere condolences. They became a heartbeat in the chests of mothers and fathers. They had been counting the days since January 31. Amidst fear and hope, the return was like a restoration of life itself. It was as if the nation, extending its arms, not only recovered its soldiers. It also recovered its prestige and meaning.
The General Command stressed that the Armed Forces will not tolerate anyone involved in the crime of kidnapping and assault. This applies regardless of their position or status. It affirmed that its striking hand would reach anyone who dared to tamper with national security. It would also reach anyone who violated the dignity of its soldiers. It also affirmed that protecting Armed Forces personnel is a duty. It accepts no compromise or delay. The rights of any soldier will not be forfeited under any circumstances.
The operation’s announcement coincided with the release of scenes, photos, and videos. These documented the stages of monitoring, movement, and engagement. They also showed the operation’s outcome: the liberation of the kidnapped, the pursuit of elements, and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and vehicles. This reflected that what happened was not merely a story. It was facts supported by what the field lens captured.
Security and military operations continue. They aim to dry up sources of terrorism and organized crime. They also prevent the recurrence of such attacks. The Armed Forces renewed its pledge to the Libyan people. It will remain the nation’s shield and sword. It stands as an impenetrable barrier against anyone who tries to destabilize the country’s security. It also protects those who target its people. It reaffirms each time that borders are not a distant margin. They are the heart. If they ache, all arms move for them.