Bukhmada replaced by Nadouri as head of Benghazi Joint Security Room in east, Ashour appointed as new Interior Minister in west

By Sami Zaptia.

London, 16 February 2018:

Wanis Bukhmada has been replaced as head of the Benghazi Joint Security Room by Military Governor Abdul Razzaq Al- Nadhuri.

The move comes on the back of two massive security incursions in January and February leading to a large number of deaths and injuries.

Meanwhile, in a separate move, Presidency Council and Government of National Accord Prime Minister-designate Faiez Serraj, has appointed General Abdulsalam Ashour as the new Interior Minister. He replaced Araf Khoja.

Ashour had been serving as Deputy Interior Minister while Araf Khoja was in the post as acting Minister of Interior.