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🛒 تسوق الآنTajoura Residents Demand Lawmakers' Resignation Over Libya's Electricity Crisis
Tajoura Residents Demand Lawmakers' Resignation Over Libya's Electricity Crisis
Statement from Tajoura calls for immediate resignation of House of Representatives members amid worsening power outages
Residents and youth of Tajoura, a district east of Tripoli, issued an urgent statement on Tuesday demanding the immediate resignation of their representatives in Libya's House of Representatives (HoR). The move marks a significant escalation in public anger over the country's worsening electricity crisis and deteriorating living conditions under the parallel administrations of Prime Ministers Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and Osama Hammad.
The statement, published by local protesters, accuses the lawmakers of failing to address the fundamental needs of their constituents. It warns that the continued presence of both governments — the Government of National Unity in Tripoli and the parallel government in the east — has only deepened Libya's institutional paralysis and service collapse.
Electricity Outages Fuel Public Outrage
Central to the protest is the severe electricity crisis that has gripped Libyan cities for months. Residents of Tajoura, like most Libyans, endure daily power cuts lasting up to 12 hours, crippling businesses, disrupting healthcare, and making daily life unbearable during the scorching summer heat.
"The electricity cuts have crossed every red line. Our representatives in parliament are silent while we sit in darkness," a protester told local media. The statement explicitly links the power crisis to the political deadlock, arguing that the existence of two competing governments has made accountability impossible and reform unattainable.
Call for Nationwide Action
The Tajoura statement goes beyond local demands, calling on residents of all Libyan cities to demand the resignation of their HoR representatives. The protesters argue that the entire political class has failed the Libyan people and that piecemeal solutions will not resolve the structural crisis facing the country.
"The current stage requires decisive positions. We call on all Libyan cities to demand the resignation of their representatives in the House of Representatives in solidarity with the Libyan people amid the crisis the country is going through," the statement reads. The protesters explicitly rejected the continuation of both the Dbeibeh and Hammad governments, framing them as two sides of the same failed political system.
Demands Beyond Parliament
The scope of the protesters' demands extends further. The statement warns that if the lawmakers do not step down, residents will resort to other measures that could have unpredictable consequences. While the statement did not specify what these measures might be, the language signals a readiness to move beyond peaceful protest into broader civil disobedience.
The protesters also called for "the complete overthrow of all existing bodies," indicating frustration not just with individual representatives but with Libya's entire post-2011 political framework. This mirrors a growing sentiment across Libyan cities where citizens increasingly view the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, and both governments as obstacles to stability rather than instruments of it.
Broader Context of Libyan Protests
Tajoura has been a focal point of protest activity in recent weeks. Last week, the area witnessed simultaneous protests and road closures targeting government institutions and main roads in Tripoli and Tajoura. The current statement represents a political escalation — moving from generalized protest to specific demands for representative accountability.
Libya has been locked in a political stalemate since 2022, when the House of Representatives appointed a rival government led by Osama Hammad, refusing to recognize the Dbeibeh-led Government of National Unity. The split has paralyzed state institutions, hindered reconstruction efforts, and deepened the economic and service crises affecting millions of Libyans.
No Official Response Yet
As of Tuesday afternoon, no official response has been issued by the House of Representatives or by the representatives representing the Tajoura constituency. Political analysts suggest the demand places the lawmakers in a difficult position — ignoring it risks further inflaming public sentiment, while resigning would set a precedent that could trigger similar demands across other districts.
The lack of response may indicate the degree of disconnect between the political class in Tobruk and the realities faced by ordinary Libyans in cities like Tajoura, where daily life has become a struggle for basic services.
— Libya Press / News Desk
