The London-based newspaper Al-Arab reported that the threats made by the Prime Minister of the unity government, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, to return to war in order to combat migration are a response to calls made by the dismissed Mufti, the “spiritual father of the Muslim Brotherhood,” Sadiq Al-Ghariani.

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The paper explained that Dbeibeh’s threats of going to war to control the southern borders of the country to face migration conceal intentions to organize militias from the western region, including those affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, to attack the southern borders with Algeria, Niger, and Chad, which are currently controlled by the army.

The paper continued: “This is what Sadiq Al-Ghariani, the head of Dar al-Ifta in Tripoli, and several warlords are calling for, and this is what several international parties and internal forces are warning against.”

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It further pointed out that these warnings indicate that no one can predict how long the war could last if it were to break out due to the current tension in the country.

The report clarified that Dbeibeh is attempting to save face after accusations against his government of colluding with external parties to turn Libya into an alternative homeland for illegal migrants.

This issue has sparked a sharp debate on the streets of Libya since last Sunday, with warnings issued about its potential short-term and long-term consequences.

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The provocative statements made by the dismissed Mufti Sadiq Al-Ghariani, inciting hatred against African migrants, have shocked human rights circles, especially as they come amidst an escalating campaign led by activists and lawmakers in recent days.

Al-Gharyani sought to fuel anger on his show “Islam and Life” on Al-Tanasuh channel when he stated that the West wants to settle African migrants in Libya, whereas they should be jailed and deported to their home countries.

Al-Gharyani’s incitement against migrants is a blatant example of the contradiction between his role as a religious figure and his intolerant views, as a religious leader should embody the values of tolerance and compassion.

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Last Friday, the major Libyan cities witnessed what was called a “Day of Rage” against the settlement of illegal migrants. Some activists even referred to it as “Friday of Expelling Africans from Libya.” Threats against the migrants escalated, with calls for their expulsion from their places of residence, particularly in the cities of the western part of the country. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya preempted the protest movements by expressing its grave concern over what it described as a misinformation campaign that is fueling tensions in Libya and promoting hate speech against refugees and migrants.

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