Deadly clashes calm in Libya’s Tripoli after release of detained commander
1 year, 7 months ago

Deadly clashes calm in Libya’s Tripoli after release of detained commander

Al Jazeera  

Intense fighting between rival military factions in Libya’s capital resumed for a second day amid reports of injuries and deaths. Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina, reporting from Tripoli, said people in the capital are “extremely angry” at the forces responsible for plunging the city into more violence. “We can hear sporadic gunfire every 10-15 minutes.” The Libyan Red Crescent said it has been able to evacuate “dozens of families” from the site of the clashes, he added. ‘Critical supply lines’ Anas El Gomati, director of the Sadeq Institute, a think-tank focusing on Libya, said clashes have reemerged because Hamza has “an enormous standing amongst his brigade, the 444”. “If we look where the fighting has extended to over the last 24 hours, they’re … also critical supply lines.” Meanwhile, in a statement Tuesday, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya said it was following with concern “the security incidents and developments” that began Monday.

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Why did clashes break out in Libya’s Tripoli?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why did clashes break out in Libya’s Tripoli?

Al Jazeera  

Fighting between the influential 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force has raged this week after months of relative peace. Fighting raged from Monday night into Tuesday between the influential 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, or al-Radaa Force. The 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force are among the largest militias in Tripoli and have been backed by …

Libya fighting leaves 55 dead, dozens injured: Medics
1 year, 7 months ago

Libya fighting leaves 55 dead, dozens injured: Medics

Al Jazeera  

Fighting between rival groups began on Monday night in Tripoli, and ended after the release of a commander on Tuesday. Fighting erupted on Monday night and raged through Tuesday between the influential 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, two of the many armed groups that have vied for power since the overthrow of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. …

Clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 people dead, authorities say
1 year, 7 months ago

Clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 people dead, authorities say

LA Times  

Clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes Tuesday, unable to escape the violence, medical authorities said. In addition to the 27 deaths, more than 100 people were injured in the fighting, Libya’s Emergency Medicine and Support Center, a medical body deployed during humanitarian disasters and wars, said early …

Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital trap civilians, authorities say
1 year, 7 months ago

Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital trap civilians, authorities say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Deadly clashes between rival militias …

Clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 people dead, authorities say
1 year, 7 months ago

Clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 people dead, authorities say

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes Tuesday, unable to escape the violence, medical authorities said. In addition to the 27 deaths, over 100 people were injured in the fighting, Libya’s Emergency Medicine and Support Center, a medical body that is deployed during humanitarian disasters and …

Worst fighting in months as clashes hit Libyan capital Tripoli
1 year, 7 months ago

Worst fighting in months as clashes hit Libyan capital Tripoli

Al Jazeera  

Clashes erupt amid sounds of gunfire in Libya’s Tripoli, residents say, after armed faction leader reportedly detained. Clashes have broken out in the Libyan capital Tripoli, residents said, after the reported seizure of a powerful armed faction commander by a rival force. Mahmoud Hamza, head of the 444 Brigade that controls much of Tripoli, was detained at Mitiga airport by …

What we know about Libya’s worst fighting in two years
2 years, 7 months ago

What we know about Libya’s worst fighting in two years

Al Jazeera  

At least 32 people killed and 159 more wounded in the clashes amid fears of escalating violence in the country divided between rival governments. The health ministry said on Sunday that 32 people were killed in Saturday’s violence and 159 were injured, up from a ministry source’s previous estimate of 23 deaths and 87 injured. Armed fighters backing the United …

Is Libya on the brink of another civil war?
2 years, 7 months ago

Is Libya on the brink of another civil war?

Al Jazeera  

Power struggle between rival governments triggers street fighting in Tripoli. The militias are divided between those who support the United Nations-recognised government in Tripoli, and those who back a rival parliament based in the eastern city of Tobruk. Years of negotiation, mediation and ceasefires have failed to bring peace following the removal of former leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Presenter: …

Deadly clashes between rival armed groups erupt in Libyan capital
2 years, 7 months ago

Deadly clashes between rival armed groups erupt in Libyan capital

Al Jazeera  

Violence comes in the wake of a build-up of rival forces in the capital Tripoli over the past week as tensions between rival factions escalates. Deadly clashes broke out between rival Libyan militias in the centre of Tripoli with the sound of gunfire echoing through the heavily populated part of the capital city threatening two years of relative peace. The …

Clashes break out in Tripoli, drive rival Libyan PM away
2 years, 10 months ago

Clashes break out in Tripoli, drive rival Libyan PM away

Associated Press  

CAIRO — An attempt by one of Libya’s rival prime ministers to seat his government in the capital of Tripoli triggered clashes Tuesday between competing militias, forcing the newly appointed premier to leave the city. The Tripoli-based government of embattled Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah slammed Bashagha, describing Tuesday’s developments as an armed group’s “desperate attempt to spread terror and …

Worst Tripoli fighting in a year tests Libya ceasefire
3 years, 6 months ago

Worst Tripoli fighting in a year tests Libya ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Fighting between rival armed forces poses challenge to the unity government as it struggles to conduct national elections in December. Fighting broke out in Tripoli early on Friday between rival armed forces, witnesses said, the heaviest clashes in the Libyan capital since the conflict between eastern and western factions paused a year ago. Despite a ceasefire and the progress earlier …

Clashes reported in Libya as sides reject diplomacy
5 years, 4 months ago

Clashes reported in Libya as sides reject diplomacy

Al Jazeera  

Heavy clashes have been reported between the army of the internationally-recognised government of Libya and renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar’s forces on the outskirts of the capital Tripoli. Pro-government fighters, talking to Al Jazeera in the Sabratha region, said a no-fly zone should be imposed by the international community to support government forces in the war. “Their ground forces are …

Libya clashes over Tripoli escalate as city’s airport is hit
5 years, 11 months ago

Libya clashes over Tripoli escalate as city’s airport is hit

Associated Press  

BENGHAZI, Libya — Clashes between rival Libyan forces for control of Tripoli escalated on Monday as the death toll from days of fighting rose to at least 51, including both combatants and civilians, and the city’s only functioning airport said it was hit by an airstrike. The World Health Organization said two doctors were killed trying to “evacuate wounded patients …

Fighting Grips Tripoli As Libya Faces New Violence Among Rivals
5 years, 11 months ago

Fighting Grips Tripoli As Libya Faces New Violence Among Rivals

NPR  

Fighting Grips Tripoli As Libya Faces New Violence Among Rivals Enlarge this image toggle caption Mahmud Turkia/AFP/Getty Images Mahmud Turkia/AFP/Getty Images Rapidly escalating violence is limiting civilians' ability to travel in and out of Libya's capital. The attack "constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law which prohibits attacks against civilian infrastructure," the U.N. Support Mission in Libya said. "The …

Libya clashes: At least 20 dead, 60 injured as violence shuts Tripoli airport; govt says assault was aimed at freeing terrorists
7 years, 2 months ago

Libya clashes: At least 20 dead, 60 injured as violence shuts Tripoli airport; govt says assault was aimed at freeing terrorists

Firstpost  

Fierce clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least 20 people, shutting the airport, and damaging planes Tripoli: Fierce clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least 20 people, shutting the airport, and damaging planes during what the government said was a failed attempt to spring militants from a nearby …

Libya: 52 fighters dead in clashes with rival militias in Tripoli
7 years, 10 months ago

Libya: 52 fighters dead in clashes with rival militias in Tripoli

Deccan Chronicle  

Tripoli: Forces loyal to Libya's unity government said on Saturday that 52 of its fighters were killed as they repelled rival militias in fierce clashes in the capital Tripoli. Among the 52 killed in Friday's clashes which centred on the southern district of Abu Slim, said Hashem Bichr, a security official of the Government of National Accord, were 17 members …

Clash in Libya between armed militant groups; govt fails to assert power in Tripoli
7 years, 10 months ago

Clash in Libya between armed militant groups; govt fails to assert power in Tripoli

Firstpost  

Fierce clashes erupted on Friday between armed groups in Tripoli, Libya. Tripoli: Fierce clashes erupted on Friday between rival armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli, seat of the country’s UN-backed unity government. Tripoli has been gripped by a power struggle between dozens of militias since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. Tripoli had been relatively …

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