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Clashes Erupt between Forces Loyal to Defense, Interior Ministries in Libyan Capital

A member of security forces stands behind a weapon, in Tripoli, Libya February 1, 2021. (Reuters)
A member of security forces stands behind a weapon, in Tripoli, Libya February 1, 2021. (Reuters)
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Clashes Erupt between Forces Loyal to Defense, Interior Ministries in Libyan Capital

A member of security forces stands behind a weapon, in Tripoli, Libya February 1, 2021. (Reuters)
A member of security forces stands behind a weapon, in Tripoli, Libya February 1, 2021. (Reuters)

Fierce clashes erupted in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on Saturday between forces affiliated with the interior and defense ministries in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The fighting broke out between the 301 Brigade, which is affiliated with Misrata city and the Defense Ministry, and other fighters from the Interior Ministry and the Tripoli security directorate. Light and medium weapons were used in the clashes.

It is unclear how many deaths and injuries resulted from the fighting.

The “Security Directorate Support Force”, affiliated with the Interior Ministry, said that its headquarters came under attack late on Friday. It said the attackers attempted to release a four-member armed gang that had been arrested by the force.

Several members of the force were killed in the attack.

The GNU has yet to comment on the unrest.

The gang was arrested for attempting to sell alcohol in the airport road area.

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Yemen Cabinet Holds Urgent Meeting to Discuss Economic Rescue Plan

Yemeni Cabinet meeting in Aden, Yemen (Saba News Agency)
Yemeni Cabinet meeting in Aden, Yemen (Saba News Agency)
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Yemen Cabinet Holds Urgent Meeting to Discuss Economic Rescue Plan

Yemeni Cabinet meeting in Aden, Yemen (Saba News Agency)
Yemeni Cabinet meeting in Aden, Yemen (Saba News Agency)

The Yemeni government met in the interim capital, Aden, on Thursday, with Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak presiding to review an economic rescue plan focused on government reforms, ending the Houthi coup, and restoring state control.
Yemen’s economy faces a deep crisis, with falling revenues and a halt in oil exports after Houthi attacks on export ports and stalled peace efforts amid increased Houthi activity regionally and at sea.
In Thursday’s meeting, Yemen’s Cabinet discussed urgent economic issues, including currency instability and electricity shortages, and reviewed a draft economic rescue plan aligned with government reforms.
The government aims to finalize the plan, which focuses on restoring state control, ending the Houthi coup, achieving peace, fighting corruption, and improving transparency. The plan also seeks to boost the economy and make better use of foreign aid.
A ministerial committee, led by the finance minister and including other key officials, was formed to refine the plan. The committee will review suggestions and present a revised version in two weeks for further discussion.
State media reported that the Cabinet instructed the ministerial committee to align the rescue plan with the government's reform agenda and economic recovery strategy. The committee will set priorities, review progress, and develop a unified economic document to guide urgent government actions.
Yemen’s Cabinet emphasized the need to realistically assess challenges and tackle them through joint efforts with the Presidential Leadership Council.
The discussion focused on ensuring the rescue plan addresses the economic crisis’s root causes—worsened by Houthi attacks on oil facilities and shipping routes—and on defining the support needed from international donors.
The meeting also reviewed implemented and ongoing policies, noting obstacles and suggesting solutions to overcome them.
Moreover, Yemen’s Cabinet reviewed reports on fuel shortages affecting Aden’s power stations and discussed urgent steps to stabilize electricity and ensure water supplies.
State media said officials stressed the need for emergency fuel and additional supplies to keep services stable.