The Eastern government announced LibyaToday, Monday, all oil fields were closed and production and exports were halted.
The Benghazi-based government is not internationally recognised, but most of the fields are under the control of the retired general. Khalifa Haftar In eastern Libya.
Tensions
This comes amid tensions after movements by forces loyal to retired Major General Khalifa Haftar in the southwest of the country, which is under the control of the internationally recognized Tripoli government, which prompted… Supreme Council of State – Based in Tripoli – to announce that it is following “with great concern the recent military movements in the southwestern region by Haftar’s forces over the past two days, in a blatant and clear attempt to increase influence and control over important strategic areas with neighboring countries.”
Local media and analysts reported that the likely goal of the move by pro-Haftar forces is to take control of the vital border city of Ghadames, which includes an international airport and a land port linking it to Algeria.
Ghadames, located 650 kilometers southwest of the capital, is currently under the control of the Tripoli government.
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