Libyans Celebrate 24 December Independence Day.

Tripoli, 25 December 2018(Lana) Libyans celebrated on Monday the 67th anniversary of the Independence Day on 24 December in 1951. The Independence Day capped a long straggle which lasted for two decades during which Libyan freedom fighters fought epic battles against the Italian colonial forces in almost every corner of the country. Libyans hope that the Independence Day anniversary will be an occasion to come together, to unite and to shun off grudges and hatreds of the past, to rebuild the country after years of despotism, illusion and futile governance. Hope is pinned on the new year 2019 as the year which Libyan look forward to be the one that witness the end of transition period, to give way for a presidential and parliamentary elections which will put the country on the right track, and ensure a peaceful transition of power, freedom and prosperity for all of the residents of the country. Meanwhile, the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord has announced that Monday Dec 24 is an official holiday in Libya, to mark the anniversary, except for vital services and security apparatus across the country. =Lana=