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Salameh al-Ghawil, a former minister in the outgoing government of Abdelhamid Dbeibeh, stated that the western part of the country is deeply fragmented and divided.
The former minister pointed out that the current government, of which he was previously a part, does not have the capacity to guarantee national security or preserve the dignity of citizens.
Al-Ghwail explained at a press conference that Libya is still in the midst of political turmoil, with foreign interference continuing to complicate the scene.
He criticized the government’s policies in western Libya, saying they are exclusionary policies characterized by marginalization and domination, and use sanctions as a tool against political opponents.
He stressed that the security situation in western Libya remains volatile, with the presence of armed factions operating outside the control of the government, which further complicates the security situation in the country.
Salama Ghwail served as Minister of State for Economic Affairs, was also assigned the duties of Minister of Culture, and in April 2023, was appointed Chairman of the Competition and Antitrust Council.
Al-Ghwail’s differences with the Dbeibeh government began when he blamed it for the depreciation of the Libyan dinar by expanding spending and increasing demand for cash.
He then criticized the removal of fuel subsidies, saying it was a cover for the government’s failure to fight smuggling and to cover the deficit resulting from the depletion of the Libyan people’s funds.
He also considered that the idea of borrowing from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank is subjective and does not fit the reality of Libya, which is rich in oil wealth and has a limited population.
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