Libya's Power Grid at Risk as Protesters Take Over Gas Plant

The Mellitah gas plant in Libya has been taken over by protesters who are demanding an end to frequent and prolonged power cuts. The internationally-recognised government has ordered the army to regain control of the complex, which supplies natural gas to several Libyan power plants.

The protest began on Monday night when a group of people entered the site and shut off the gas valves supplying power plants. This move threatens to put several plants out of service and increases the likelihood of a general collapse of the power grid.

The government's decision to order the army to take control of the plant is aimed at preventing a blackout, which would have severe consequences for the country's economy and daily life. The protesters' actions are a symptom of the ongoing crisis in Libya, where frequent power cuts have become a norm.