Libya Interior Ministry graduation ceremony - in pictures

  • Recruits demonstrate their skills during an Interior Ministry passing-out ceremony in Tripoli, Libya. All photos: Reuters
    Recruits demonstrate their skills during an Interior Ministry passing-out ceremony in Tripoli, Libya. All photos: Reuters
  • Libya is trying to rebuild its forces after being ripped apart by a decade of violence since a 2011 revolt toppled and killed dictator Muammar Qaddafi.
    Libya is trying to rebuild its forces after being ripped apart by a decade of violence since a 2011 revolt toppled and killed dictator Muammar Qaddafi.
  • The UN chief's special adviser in Libya, Stephanie Williams, has urged the country to preserve calm.
    The UN chief's special adviser in Libya, Stephanie Williams, has urged the country to preserve calm.
  • The graduation ceremony was attended by senior officials.
    The graduation ceremony was attended by senior officials.
  • Tensions remain high in the country and many fear a return to conflict.
    Tensions remain high in the country and many fear a return to conflict.
  • Members of the security forces during the graduation ceremony.
    Members of the security forces during the graduation ceremony.
  • Recruits demonstrate their skills as officials watch.
    Recruits demonstrate their skills as officials watch.
  • The graduation comes as rivals jostle for the position of prime minister.
    The graduation comes as rivals jostle for the position of prime minister.
  • Recruits abseil down the walls of a tower.
    Recruits abseil down the walls of a tower.