Libyan parliament member Abdulmonem Al-Arifi has stated that reports of a military force preventing lawmakers from entering the parliament building or disrupting a parliamentary session are "untrue" and aimed at destabilizing the parliament. In an interview with Al-Wasat TV, Al-Arifi described these claims as rumors and attempts to undermine the parliament's performance.
Al-Arifi emphasized that there are no military mechanisms or personnel preventing lawmakers from entering the parliament building or hindering the session. He acknowledged that there may be personal differences between some lawmakers and the parliament's leadership, but these do not extend to all members. Al-Arifi's comments come amid a dispute over the parliament's leadership and the legitimacy of its sessions.
Recently, 86 lawmakers accused the parliament's leadership of preventing them from attending a session to discuss reforms and amend the parliament's internal regulations. The lawmakers claimed that they were barred from entering the building and threatened to hold an alternative session. This is not the first time such allegations have been made, with similar incidents reported about eight months ago.
Al-Arifi also mentioned that the last parliamentary session approved the formation of a committee to study a unified salary scale law. He stressed that this is one of the key issues that the parliament needs to address. The parliament's activities have been under scrutiny, with some lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of the sessions and the leadership.
In a related development, 64 lawmakers who boycotted a recent parliamentary session threatened to hold a new session with a quorum to elect a new leadership. They questioned the legitimacy of the previous session, citing the absence of the required 87 lawmakers. The dispute over the parliament's leadership and procedures continues to escalate.
The Libyan parliament has been facing challenges in recent months, with disagreements over its leadership and the legitimacy of its sessions. The situation remains complex, with various factions vying for influence. Al-Arifi's comments are seen as an attempt to calm the tensions and reassure the public that the parliament is functioning normally.
The dispute over the parliament's leadership and procedures has significant implications for Libya's political stability. The country has been struggling to establish a stable government since the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The international community is closely watching the developments in Libya, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Key points
- Libyan parliament member Abdulmonem Al-Arifi denies claims of military intervention preventing lawmakers from attending a parliamentary session.
- Al-Arifi attributes the rumors to attempts to destabilize the parliament and undermine its performance.
- The Libyan parliament has been facing challenges in recent months, with disagreements over its leadership and the legitimacy of its sessions.
