Libya’s capital Tripoli witnessed a dangerous turn of events on Wednesday morning after militants stormed the headquarters of a sensitive judicial body, causing widespread shock in legal and political circles.
Media reports, citing judicial sources, said the raids also included the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Ministry of Justice, highlighting once again the fragility of the country’s security situation.
Transfer of judicial inspection to Benghazi
As an emergency measure, the Supreme Judicial Council announced on its Facebook page that it would temporarily relocate the headquarters of the Judicial Institutions Inspection Department from Tripoli to Benghazi.
The council explained that the decision came as a result of “force majeure” and subsequent serious security incidents, a direct reference to the attack on the judicial headquarters.
complete paralysis in court
In parallel with the security developments, the Confederation of Judiciary and Judicial Institutions Officials announced a complete suspension of the operations of all judicial institutions from last Sunday until the pay increase law comes into force.
The union called on the sector’s employees to “unite” and take part in an inclusive and peaceful sit-in, stressing that the movement demands economic rights recognized by Libyan law but not yet implemented.
Official documents and growing pressure
The union said it has sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Al Dabaiba of the Government of National Unity and Counselor for the Attorney General Al Siddiq Al Sur, informing them of the decision to completely suspend the operations of the courts and public prosecutor’s office until the increase is approved.
He stressed that the sit-in was “peaceful and civilized” but would continue until the pay structure was implemented in accordance with the law.
Libya’s capital Tripoli witnessed a serious development early this morning (Wednesday) after armed groups stormed the headquarters of a sensitive judicial institution, causing widespread shock in legal and political circles.
Media reports, citing judicial sources, said the attacks targeted the Supreme Judicial Council headquarters and the Ministry of Justice, underscoring once again the fragility of the country’s security situation.
Judicial inspection transferred to Benghazi
As an emergency response, the Supreme Judicial Council announced via its Facebook page that it would temporarily relocate the Judicial Inspection Service from Tripoli to Benghazi.
The council clarified that the decision was taken due to “force majeure circumstances” and subsequent serious security incidents, directly referring to the attack on the judicial headquarters.
complete paralysis in court
In parallel with the development of the security situation, the Confederation of Judicial Officials and Judicial Institutions announced a complete suspension of the operations of all judicial institutions from last Sunday until the implementation of the Salary Increase Law.
The union called on sector employees to “unite” and take part in an inclusive and peaceful sit-in, stressing that the movement demands economic rights established in Libyan law that have not yet been implemented.
Official message and growing pressure
The union said it had sent an official letter to Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh of the Government of National Unity and Counselor for the Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour, informing them of the decision to completely suspend work in courts and prosecutors’ offices until salary increases are approved.
It confirmed that the sit-in was “peaceful and civilized” but will continue until the pay scale is implemented in accordance with the law.
