Libyan defense minister in Tripoli sacked

The Presidential Council has issued an order dismissing the Defence Minister Mahdi Al-Barghathi from his post.
This is breaking news. More details to come from Libyan News.
The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express.
How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@libyanexpress.com. Please include ‘Op-Ed’ in the subject line.
How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@libyanexpress.com. Please include ‘Op-Ed’ in the subject line.
Latest posts by Libyan Express (see all)
- Jailed Tunisian broadcaster Mourad Zeghidi starts hunger strike - June 06, 2026
- El Hishri family questions ICC judge’s impartiality - June 06, 2026
- EU denies supporting migrant resettlement in Libya - June 06, 2026