US envoy to Libya warns against attempts to forcibly remove the governor of the Central bank

Libya may lose access to global financial markets if attempts are made to unseat the leadership of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) by coercion, warned US Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland.

In a post on the “X” account of the US embassy, Norland also stated that disagreements on the allocation of Libya’s riches need to be resolved by open, inclusive talks leading to a single, consensus-based budget.

The remarks were made following a meeting on Monday August 12 with Governor of the Central Bank of Libya Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir.

“The emergence of yet another set of confrontations between armed groups in recent days highlights the ongoing risks posed by the political stalemate in Libya. Threats to the security of the CBL staff and operations are unacceptable. Like Libya’s other sovereign institutions, the CBL’s integrity must be protected,” said Norland during the meeting.

The Central Bank’s Governor on his part briefed Norland on “the latest developments regarding the Central Bank and the increasing threats to its security and the safety of its employees and systems.”