(by Vanessa Tomassini - correspondent from Tunis ) Sunday, the correction of a decision by the Ministry of Local Governance of the Government of National Accord (GNA) concerning non-Libyan women married to citizens of Libyan nationality was broadcast on social networks among the communities of southern Libya.
We have reached the Local Governance Minister, Dr Milad al-Taher, who explained that the “Decision is mainly related to marriage with 'non-Arab' women. So the Tuareg, Tebou and Amazig communities were not happy with this definition, we corrected it by reaffirming the term 'non-Libyans'. These communities were saying that they are not Arab so we corrected the text accordingly ".
Minister, what do you think of the requests of the Tuareg people who have lived in Libya for 40 years who have not yet recognized their right to citizenship? “As you know, the Ministry for Local Governance is a service provider for all the Libyan people and we try to do it as much as possible. This is outside the scope of Local Governance, therefore this question should be directed to the Ministry of the Interior ".
With the current political fragmentation in Libya, how does the Ministry of Local Governance manage to work today?
“Of course, political fragmentation has produced many effects, but we are trying as hard as possible to provide services to all the Libyan people everywhere. As you know, the Local Governance and decentralization process is still new in Libya and needs to be improved with many more inputs from different contributors ".
Do you believe that municipalities can play a role in unifying the political track in Libya?
"Yes, I think the municipalities can have a good role, because the members of the municipal councils were elected directly by the people."
Do you think that other municipalities are also suffering from the war in Tripoli?
“Yes, I think all of Libya is affected and affected by the current conflict going on in Tripoli. Today it is so difficult for us to reach out to all people to provide them with the necessary and requested services. "
Do you, as a minister, believe that you have full powers to play your role?
"Legally, yes, I enjoy full powers, but sometimes we have had to face some difficulties."
Does the fact that the 'Interim Government' has appointed mayors in many cities complicate the situation?
"Certainly because they replace bodies universally elected by the people, but in interacting with these municipalities we interface only with the elected Councils".