New crisis in Tripoli: Protesters demanding the departure of the Dbeibah government.

The Libyan capital, Tripoli, witnessed tense atmosphere last night, Wednesday, as hundreds of protesters gathered near the Prime Minister's office, demanding the resignation of the head of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid al-Dabaiba.

The protesters held him directly responsible for the return of intense fighting to the city, resulting in severe human and material losses, affirming that his recent decisions were the spark that reignited the clashes.

Despite the strict security cordon and heavy deployment of government loyal forces, the protesters managed to reach the government building area, raising slogans condemning al-Dabaiba and demanding his immediate resignation, accusing him of causing chaos and destruction that has once again overshadowed Tripoli.

They also issued explicit calls for the city's residents to join them in escalating the protests.

The security tension escalated after sudden decisions taken by al-Dabaiba, in which he reorganized the security apparatus by dismissing the Stability Support Apparatus and removing its leader, Abdul Ghani Al-Kikli, in addition to sidelining close associates from sensitive positions, and openly threatening the Deterrence and Counterterrorism Apparatus, describing it as "non-regular forces."

Despite a fragile ceasefire agreement between the conflicting factions, the capital continues to simmer.

Neutral forces have been deployed on the frontlines to contain the situation and protect civilians, but faction fighters have not left their positions, while the streets remain filled with tanks and military vehicles in a scene reflecting the fragile security situation.

These protests come amid real fears of the country sliding into a new war, at a time when the Libyan citizen is suffering from accumulated crises amidst chronic political and security vacuum.