Escalating Protests in Libya Threaten Oil and Gas Supply

The anti-government protests in Libya over power cuts and high electricity bills over the past few days escalated on Tuesday, with protesters entering the Mellitah Oil and Gas complex and threatening to halt gas and fuel supplies for both the domestic and international markets. Libya’s capital Tripoli has been the main stage of protests against the Government of National Unity led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. Protesters blocked streets and roads out of the capital earlier this week as a sign of protest against frequent and spreading power cuts…