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Africa North
Libyan government condemns takeover of ministries, vows to re-establish control
2014-09-06
[Libya Herald] The Libyan government has condemned the takeover of government ministries in Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
by armed militias and has said that it is working to re-establish its authority in the capital.

In a statement issued yesterday by the Prime Minister's office, the government called the takeover of the ministries a "criminal act" and promised to pursue and sanction the parties involved.

The acts were in violation of the resolution issued by the United Nations
...a formerly good idea gone bad...
Security Council on 27 August condemning the violent attacks of foreign missions and government institutions by gangs, the statement said.

The government aded that it was determined to ensure that its authority over all ministries in the capital city wa restored.
Posted by:Fred

#1  Heck, even the US government came into power under force of arms. If you ain't got the guns you ain't got the power.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2014-09-06 17:37  

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