Libyan Government Denounces Sharara Oil Field Disruptions as 'Political Blackmail'

Libya's internationally recognised government has strongly condemned attempts to disrupt operations at the Sharara oil field, calling it 'political blackmail.' Local protesters partially shut down the vital field, which produces 300,000 barrels of oil per day. The government vowed to protect the interests of the Libyan people.

Libya's internationally recognised government has condemned on Sunday the attempts to shut down operations at the Sharara oil field, labeling them as 'political blackmail.'

In an official statement, the government affirmed its commitment to defending the interests of the Libyan people after local protesters partially shut down the field on Saturday.

The Sharara oil field, one of the country's largest production areas with a capacity of approximately 300,000 barrels per day, has repeatedly been targeted by protesters due to various political grievances.