Moroccan nationals living in Libya are voicing growing fears over their safety as renewed armed clashes grip the capital, Tripoli, disrupting daily life and heightening insecurity.
Mekki Al-Kharisi, a Moroccan resident in Tripoli, said the recent upsurge in violence has severely restricted movement, particularly for those living in areas near the front lines.
“The return of armed conflict has deeply impacted us,” Al-Kharisi told Hespress. “I call on the Moroccan authorities to step in and assist stranded citizens, especially those affected by international human trafficking networks.”
Another Moroccan citizen, Mohamed Jaghlaf, highlighted the psychological toll the violence is having on civilians, particularly children.
“These clashes affect everyone,” he said. “Schools have closed, public services have been suspended, and people are unable to go to work or carry out their daily routines.”
Libya has remained fractured since the 2011 fall of Muammar Gaddafi, with rival governments and militias vying for power. The latest round of clashes in Tripoli is part of an ongoing struggle between competing factions.
For many Moroccans living in the country, the deteriorating security situation is forcing a painful dilemma: remain in an unstable environment or return home to Morocco, where economic opportunities are often limited.
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