Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan attacked in Beida
Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was attacked by a local militia in Beida yesterday, Tuesday, during an ongoing tour of eastern Libya.Members of the Ali Hassan Al-Jaber brigade stormed the building in which Zeidan was due to hold a meeting with Beida Local Council, and reportedly smashed the vehicle in which the prime minister had been travelling.
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Several cars in the convoy transporting Zaidan werealso seriously damaged in the attack. Zeidan’s security detail managed to get him out of the building safely and the meeting was cancelled according to the Libyan Herald.
The attack shows the depth of resentment felt in certain parts of eastern Libya that local concerns are being ignored by the central government.There have been frequent calls and demonstrations for autonomy for the eastern region.
The Prime Minister’s tour of eastern Libya, which comes after a three day tour of Benghazi by National Congress President Magarief, and a visit by the Prime Mnister to Tobruk and Derna is an attempt to bridge the gap between central government and the eastern provinces. NOC workers in Tobouk disrupted the Prime Minister's visit demonstrating against month's of unpaid salaries,the Libyan Herald reported.
The attack shows the depth of resentment felt in certain parts of eastern Libya that local concerns are being ignored by the central government.There have been frequent calls and demonstrations for autonomy for the eastern region.
The Prime Minister’s tour of eastern Libya, which comes after a three day tour of Benghazi by National Congress President Magarief, and a visit by the Prime Mnister to Tobruk and Derna is an attempt to bridge the gap between central government and the eastern provinces. NOC workers in Tobouk disrupted the Prime Minister's visit demonstrating against month's of unpaid salaries,the Libyan Herald reported.
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