Government deploys 3000 in Tripoli Libyas Defence Minister announced the deployment of 3000 military troops to Tripoli in order to maintain security in the city, the government announced on Saturday evening. The forces are responsible for protecting civilians in Tripoli, Defence Minister Abdullah Al-Thini said. They will be present at the main entrances and sensitive areas. He also called on all the revolutionaries who want to join the national army are welcome to, allowing them to undergo appropriate training. At a press conference on Saturday, Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said his government intends to continue the implementation of the General National Congress decisions NO. 27 and 53 - banning armed militias from Tripoli and to bring them under the authority of the police or military. The evacuation of militias from Tripoli is a reality...we are now in the process of building the army and police, Zeidan said. He told reporters that the evacuation of all militia has started even though it will take long due to the equipment they had. Commenting on the current general strike across Tripoli and Local Council member Sadat Badris insistence for it to continue until all militias are cleared, Zeidan added: In democratic countries, trade unions call for a strike, not officials...It is unlawful what happened and it is the duty of all Libyans to go to work. Agencies
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