Madar (Tripoli) - The Minister of Economy and Trade in Libya's Government of National Unity, Suhail Abu Shiha, has issued Decree No. 532 of 2026 banning the employment and use of foreign drivers to operate vehicles carrying goods and commodities inside Libya, the Libyan News Agency (LANA) reported on Monday, October 19, 2026, and the Libya Herald reported on Tuesday.
The ban covers trucks and other goods vehicles, whether operated for third parties or for employers, wherever the activity falls under Libyan law, the agency said.
The ministry said the decision aims to regulate road transport, enforce labour-market legislation and ensure compliance with the rules in force, and tasked the relevant authorities with implementing it.
The published text does not give a date of entry into force, penalties for violations or the number of foreign drivers affected.
