Unidentified force storms Central Bank of Libya after parliament moves to replace governor

An unidentified force has entered the Central Bank of Libya's headquarters in Tripoli, hours after parliament accepted Governor Naji Issa's resignation and named a successor.

• An unidentified force entered the bank's headquarters in Tripoli and violated Governor Naji Issa's office in his absence.
• The House of Representatives presidency accepted Issa's August resignation in principle and appointed board member Fawzi Abukhzam acting governor.
• The bank blamed the Defense Ministry for the raid and announced it would take all legal measures to protect its premises.
• The Higher State Council rejected the appointment as a unilateral measure and called on Issa to remain in his post.