On 17 September, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba issued two decrees to advance the implementation of Tripoli’s Turkish-brokered security agreement, with a focus on reinforcing the rule of law and clearly delineating civilian and military responsibilities.
According to the government, these measures form part of joint efforts in coordination with the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) to stabilize key institutions and ensure legal compliance.
Decree No. (399) of 2025 establishes the first committee, led by Mahmoud al-Yaseer, a senior official at the Office of the Attorney General. It is responsible for receiving and transferring control of prisons located in the Mitiga and Ain Zara base areas. Working with representatives of the Ministry of Justice and the Judicial Police, the committee shall categorize inmates, ensure proper documentation, and facilitate formal handover procedures. It shall also coordinate with relevant authorities to enforce legal actions against individuals wanted by the Attorney General.
Decree No. (400) of 2025 establishes the second committee tasked with separating Mitiga Airport’s civilian operations from its adjacent military base. Chaired by Khaled Nasr Suwaisi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transportation, the group includes representatives from the Air Force, Rada, and the Public Property Authority. It has one week to define the administrative boundaries between the two sides and submit its findings directly to the Prime Minister for approval.
The Libyan Association for Members of the Judiciary expressed concerns about Decree No. (399) of 2025. While the Association said it supports the principle of state oversight and the humane treatment of prisoners, it insists that such efforts must respect constitutional boundaries and the independence of the judiciary. The Association argues that the decision violates the separation of powers by assigning a judicial figure to an executive role without nomination or approval from the Attorney General or the Supreme Judicial Council.
It further claims the move breaches Libya’s Constitutional Declaration and existing laws governing the judiciary and executive authority. Accordingly, the Association calls on the prime minister to withdraw or amend the decision and urges the Attorney General to reject any implementation that places judicial members in roles beyond their legal jurisdiction unless authorized by the appropriate judicial bodies.