Libya’s Central Bank (CBL) in Tripoli has restarted operations following the release of a high-ranking official whose kidnapping on Sunday led to a temporary halt in activities, the bank announced in a statement on Monday.
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has confirmed that Musaab Muslamm, the head of its IT department, has been released after being abducted by an “unknown party” on Sunday.
The CBL, which manages Libya’s crucial oil revenues and serves as the internationally recognized financial institution, had briefly suspended operations due to the incident.
The bank’s role is particularly vital given Libya’s ongoing conflict between rival governments in Tripoli and Benghazi.
The governor, Sadiq Kabir, had held a meeting with the department’s managers, the bank said in the statement, adding they had discussed the latest developments following the release of Muslamm and his safe return.
Libya has enjoyed little peace since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that overthrew longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, and it has for some years been divided between warring eastern and western factions.
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