Libya Media Foundation head Baiyu rejects his suspension by Audit BureauBy Sami Zaptia. London, 23 February 2021:At a Tripoli press conference Sunday, the head of the Libyan Media Foundation, Mohamed Baiyu, declared the decision by the Tripoli Audit Bureau to suspend him from his role as a precautionary measure as null and void. Contested appointment and militia arrestIt will be recalled that Baiyu was controversially appointed by Presidency Council head, Faiez Serraj, on 10 October 2020. Baiyu had worked for a long period in the Qaddafi media machine and was seen as representing the old regime. Libya’s state media unified as a television and radio network: TAL | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Libyan government to launch English-language TV channel | (libyaherald.com)Head of Serraj Media Foundation released by militias | (libyaherald.com)UNSMIL deplores unlawful arrest of Serraj media head Baiyu | (libyaherald.com)Serraj’s head of Media Foundation Baiyu kidnapped by state recognized Tripoli militia | (libyaherald.com)

Source: Libya Herald February 23, 2021 11:48 UTC