Housing projects and a new mosque in Al-Arbaeen
LIBYA – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Lt Gen Saddam Haftar has visited the Al-Arbaeen area east of the city of Sirte, where he was received by sheikhs and notables of the Maadan tribe, in the presence of a gathering of local residents and young people.
During the meeting, Lt Gen Saddam Haftar conveyed the greetings of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, to the sheikhs and notables of the Maadan tribe and the people of the area, praising the tribe’s national stance and the sacrifices its sons have made for Libya’s unity and stability.
The role of tribes in reconciliation and stability
Lt Gen Saddam Haftar stressed the importance of Libya’s tribes in achieving national reconciliation and consolidating stability, saying that the tribes, in all their components, had been and remained a cornerstone of preserving the unity and cohesion of Libyan society.
Foundation stones for a mosque and homes in five areas
The visit saw the laying of the foundation stone for the Khalid bin Al-Walid Mosque, complete with its facilities and services, as an addition to the religious landmarks of Al-Arbaeen.
Lt Gen Saddam Haftar also announced directives to build housing units in the areas of Sultan, Al-Arbaeen, Abu Zahiya, Al-Sawawa and Al-Dhahir under the supervision of the National Development Agency, stressing the General Command’s commitment to supporting development and service projects that help raise living standards and meet citizens’ needs.
