Libya Presidential Council suspends Foreign Minister Najla Al-Mangoush
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Alaina
- . August 31, 2020
- . Update: November 8, 2021 5:55 pm
The devastating blast in Beirut on August 4 left entire country of Lebanon shaken up and would be recorded as the country’s turning point in history. The blast in 2005 that had killed former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri was of much lesser intensity and had a major impact on the country’s political course. 15 years from the 2005 blast UN appointed tribunal admitted the impotence. Now its foreseeable that Beirut blast assessment would take long enough. But certain conclusions can be drawn strongly post the traumatic tragedy.
The presence of 2,750 tonnes of highly explosive chemical ammonium nitrate being left unattended and in questionable condition at the warehouse in heart of seaport of Beirut for six years is a big question on the complebyan and international media had reported. On Sunday, the minister made it clear that the matter is legal and the attorney general has to decide.
The Government of National Unity, led by Abdel-Hamid Al-Dbeibah, released a statement defending Ms. Al-Mangoush’s work on Saturday evening. It affirmed that there is no legal right for the Presidential Council to appoint, cancel the appointment of executive authority members, suspend or investigate them, as these powers belong exclusively to the head of the national unity government according to the findings of the LPDF.
The declaration stresses the need for all authorities to follow the sound administrative procedures specified in the Constitutional Declaration and its annexes and the Libyan Political Agreement signed in Geneva and steer clear of anything that could cause overlapping powers or hinder the government’s work. Especially in this delicate moment that precedes the preparation of important legislation concerning the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for next 24 December.
The Prime Minister also invited the Foreign Minister to continue her work at the same pace, reiterating the “appreciation” for all the efforts made in carrying out her duties as requested. The note stressed the Cabinet’s efforts to unify institutions, bring views together and resolve political disputes through dialogue and positive communication between all parties so that elections can be a game-changer positively and constructively.
