Tripoli, 17 April, 2022 (Lana) – Citizens from the south of Libya and the municipality of Zueitina – Sultan announced the suspension of production and export of oil from The Elephant field in Ubari, and from the Zueitina port in the Oil Crescent region, as of, Saturday, April 16, in protest against not enabling the government chosen by The House of Representatives to assume power in the capital, Tripoli, and the National Oil Corporation transfer of oil revenues to the Government of National Unity.
The protesters demanded, in two separate statements, on behalf of the people and notables in the two regions, to ensure the equitable distribution of oil resources between the cities, and regions of Libya equally to ensure stability and development clearly, and to support the competent authorities to conduct the upcoming elections.
They also demanded the dismissal of the head of the National Oil Corporation, Mustafa Sanalla, the correction of the legal status of its board of directors away from political squabbles, and the support of the corporation with the budget required to raise oil production rates as required.
They stressed the support of the security and military services to maintain security and freedom of movement between Libyan cities and regions to reach free and fair elections, and to stop foreign interference in Libyan affairs, calling on the international community and ambassadors to respect the sovereignty of the state and its institutions and to be a contributor to the stability of the country.
No statement was issued by the Ministry of Oil and Gas or the National Oil Corporation to deny or confirm the validity of what was stated in the two statements regarding stopping the export of oil from the field and the port.
Source: Libyan News Agency