From 1 August, the intensity of the street protests, as well as the number of participants, decreased significantly, with the Souq al-Jumaa Movement calling off the civil disobedience.
Late on 1 August, the Souq al-Jumaa Movement, among with several other movements, announced the end of their civil disobedience actions. The Movement said it had reopened institutions after two days of closures, arguing that the disruption had grown too burdensome for residents and that restoring normal life served the public interest without weakening its demands. It emphasized that the closures were meant to highlight citizens’ grievances, especially the power crisis, not to harm people, and that reopening reflected responsible judgment rather than retreat.
The Souq al‑Jumaa and Tajoura protest movements reaffirmed their commitment to pushing for the removal of the Dabaiba government, explaining that recent tactical pullbacks, including removing sand berms, were precautionary steps taken to avoid escalation and protect Tripoli. Both groups stressed that adjusting tactics does not mean abandoning their goals, and that safeguarding stability while sustaining pressure remains their priority.
On 2 August, the Presidential Council (PC) stated that it has started to explore new security arrangements for greater Tripoli after recent incidents, including a proposal to establish a joint security‑military operations room to coordinate protection of the capital and the coastal zone. PC head Muhammed al‑Menfi met MoD Undersecretary for Regions and Military Affairs Lieutenant General Abdul Salam Zoubi, Military Intelligence chief Mahmoud Hamza, and the head of the Public Security Force Abdullah al-Trabelsi aka al-Farawila to discuss mechanisms for creating this joint structure and improving coordination among agencies.