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Congressional meeting with Benghazi security chiefs stormed by protestors. Three members manhandled
[Libya Herald] Three Benghazi congressmen were manhandled by protestors who had stormed a meeting in the city between security and military leaders and a large congressional delegation.

Members of Benghazi civil society organizations forced their way into the room in the headquarters of the oil company Agoco, where the meeting was being held. They demanded that three of the city's congressmen, Mohammed Busidra, Sulaiman Zubi and Saleh Joudah be ejected.

The trio had been among a delegation of 65 members of congress, led by Deputy President Ezzidine Al-Awami, that had flown from Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
. Among those they met were Chief of Staff Abdulsalam Jadallah Al-Obaidi, Saiqa commander Wanis Bukhamada and deputy acting interior minister Bahloul Al-Said.

It is understood that the three congressmen left the meeting and have returned to Tripoli.

Congressman Congressman Omar Hemidan, who is also the GNC front man said that the delegation had come to discuss yesterday's festivities between the Saiqa special forces and "other groups". He said that the politicians were anxious to find a way to calm the situation.

Bukhamada said that the enforcement of Laws 27 and 53 on the removal of illegal formations would continue. After 31 December, any militias which had not disbanded would be "illegitimate". He added that his special forces would use force against any group that used attacked the police or army.

After the meeting, Benghazi congressman Ahmad Langhi told the Libya Herald: " We listened to Benghazi's security and military leaders' demands and requirements for new equipment. We asked them to write out those demands so we can discuss them with the government later". Langhi added that the commanders had emphasised to their congressional visitors that they regarded any attack the security forces "as a red line".
Posted by: Fred 2013-11-27
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