The Ambulance and Emergency Service has announced the closure of the coastal road in Zawiya city by a group of protesters, causing a traffic standstill. In a post on its Facebook page, the service explained that emergency and ambulance teams were present at the scene in anticipation of any emergency, to provide necessary assistance to road users, and to ensure a rapid response to urgent humanitarian cases. However, the service did not disclose the identity of the protesters or the reason behind the blockade, and no comment has been issued by security authorities.

Source: Libya Observer February 15, 2026 19:25 UTC