Barrasi added that the resignation was not related to the Political Isolation Law, approved by Congress on Sunday. Barghathi’s comment about politics being dictated by gunman is seen as a reference to negotiations between the Prime Minister and the militiamen over possible posts for their leaders in government.

It was reported last night that four other ministers had resigned – Interior Minister Ashour Shuwail, Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdulaziz, Economy Minister Mustafa Abofunas and Justice Minister Salah Marghani. This was subsequently denied. No one from the Prime Minister’s office was available for comment. It had earlier issued a denial that any ministers had resigned.

(Source: Libya Herald)