Libya protests planned over power cuts, political deadlock

Monday, July 04, 2022 - 3 min read

Tyres burnt at a road blockade during overnight protests in the Libyan capital Tripoli. PHOTO | AFP

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A youth movement calling itself "Beltress" said further protests were planned in Tripoli's Martyr's Square at 4:00 PM local time (1400 GMT).
The movement demands elections and the dissolution of both the country's rival governments and their two houses of parliament.