Residents of Zintan in western Libya have shut down critical oil distribution valves, demanding the release of Brigadier-General Mustafa Al-Whayshi, the Central Security Department chief, who was abducted earlier this week.
The closure has caused significant disruptions to Libya’s oil distribution network, exacerbating the country’s already strained energy supply. The abduction has sparked widespread outrage in Zintan, with residents and officials voicing concerns about the security of their town.
Protesters have turned to the nation’s vital oil industry, using it as leverage to press for Al-Whayshi’s release.
The Ministry of Oil and Gas has urged local authorities to resolve the situation swiftly, warning that prolonged disruptions could severely impact Libya’s fragile economy.
The abduction and subsequent protest underline the persistent instability in Libya, where vital infrastructure remains vulnerable to local grievances and unrest.
