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Libya’s central bank suspends operations as crisis worsens

Armed groups attempt to break into headquarters and depose governor aligned with rival authorities

Central Bank of Libya, Tripoli
The Central Bank of Libya, Tripoli
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The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) said on August 28 that armed groups were continuing to attempt to break into its headquarters.

In a statement, the CBL blamed the internal security agency and the interior ministry – both of which are aligned with the authorities in the capital Tripoli – for “threats and terrorism”.

The bank had suspended operations the previous day, citing concerns over its employees’ safety. It called on employees not to go to work “until further notice” and said anyone who did

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