Masked armed men attempt to seize Libya's audit office by force
A group wearing beige military fatigues tried to storm the headquarters of Libya's Audit Bureau, prompting condemnation from the UN mission.
Masked men in beige military attire gathered at the entrance of the Audit Bureau in Tripoli on Wednesday, seeking to take control of the building. The Audit Bureau, tasked with safeguarding Libya's public funds, has not yet responded to the incident. United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) described the episode as an unacceptable use of force intended to impose a contested deputy head on the agency.
UNSMIL warned that such actions threaten the rule of law and the independence of Libya's sovereign institutions. The incident reflects the ongoing power struggles between rival factions in the capital, which have frequently targeted government facilities since the 2011 uprising. No information has been released about who organized the assault.
Why it matters
It highlights the fragile security and political instability threatening Libya's financial institutions.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 Libyan Parliament Reverses 2020 Boycott and Ratifies Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal
- Oct 20 Libya’s parliament reversed its 2020 boycott and formally ratified the treaty.
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