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Speaker of the House of Representatives discusses issues of environmental pollution and agricultural pests in oil, gas, and water basin regions

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Benghazi, November 10, 2026 (LANA) – On Monday, at the House of Representatives headquarters in Benghazi, the Speaker of the House, Al-Salihin Abdul-Nabi, met with several members of the Supreme Council for Oil, Gas, and Water Basin Regions. The meeting was also attended by House members Yousef Al-Aqouri and Mohammed Douma.

House spokesperson Abdullah Blihaq stated that the meeting addressed a range of issues and challenges facing the regions of Jalo, Awjila, Ajkharah, Zella, Marada, Tazerbo, and Kufra. Foremost among these is environmental pollution caused by gas emissions from certain oil and gas wells, and the resulting health and environmental risks to the local population.

According to Blihaq, members of the Supreme Council expressed their concerns regarding the impact of these emissions on public health. They highlighted a potential link between the emissions and an increase in respiratory and skin diseases, as well as congenital malformations in children in some of these areas, and called for necessary measures to be taken to address the problem and mitigate its effects.

The meeting also discussed the spread of agricultural pests—most notably the red palm weevil and the green scale insect—which pose a significant threat to the agricultural sector and date production. The participants emphasized the urgent need for intervention to combat these pests and safeguard agricultural resources.

Blihaq noted that the Speaker of the House expressed his support for the demands of these regions, pledging to work toward meeting their needs and alleviating the suffering of their residents. He underscored the importance of enforcing existing laws and enacting new legislation to ensure the protection, safety, and rights of the citizens. 

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