By Libya Herald reporter.
Tripoli, 8 September 2015:
An estimated 200 people gathered in Zawia’s Martyrs’ Square this afternoon, demonstrating in favour of . . .[restrict]the UN-brokered Libya Dialogue, and against terrorism. The demonstration follows a protest in the town two days ago against the Dialogue and UN Special Envoy Bernardino Leon.
Today’s gathering was organised by one of the town’s boycotting members of the House of Representatives (HoR), brigade leader Ali Zaraiba. Like most of the authorities in Zawia, he was previously a supporter of Libya Dawn and his force is fought in last year’s clashes with the Warshefana. However, he now backs the Dialogue and the establishment of a Government of National Accord.
As the two demonstrations indicate, Zawia is split over the Dialogue. There are still hardliners who oppose any settlement with the HoR. However, four of its brigades are now reported to favour compromise and back the Dialogue. Today’s demonstrators, some of whom were dressed in civilian clothing, others in military uniform, were seen being protected by militiamen. The protests also included a convoy of military as well as other vehicles. [/restrict]
