The House of Representatives on Wednesday entered a closed-door session following a protest by local contractors who stormed the National Assembly complex over unpaid debts reportedly owed by several ministries and agencies.
The contractors, who arrived in large numbers, demanded immediate action from lawmakers to compel relevant government bodies to settle outstanding payments for completed projects.
Security was briefly tightened around the assembly as the demonstrators attempted to gain access to the chamber area, prompting lawmakers to suspend plenary and move into an executive session.
Details of the meeting and resolutions are expected to be made public after the session.
