Tripoli: The economic situation in Libya has been met with patience and the protesters have taken to the streets.
According to foreign media, power outages, petrol shortages and the worst inflation in the Libyan city of Tobruk have made the people angry.
According to media reports, protesters set fire to the Parliament House. Angry mobs stormed parliament at night, first vandalizing and then setting fire.
Citizens angry and hungry for the economic crisis storm and burn the offices in the parliament of Tobruk in Libya. pic.twitter.com/pcs7a0HiHS
– RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) July 1, 2022
Flames blazing in viral photos and videos on social media could be seen in the dark from afar.
Anti-government rallies are being held by the people in different cities including the capital. The people demand immediate elections so that the economic situation can improve.
Hungry and angry citizens in Libya hunt down politicians. Parliament in Tobruk almost destroyed. Homes lack light and people can’t make ends meet. pic.twitter.com/vhP5D2fa4E
– RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) July 2, 2022