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 the Tripoli-based government in the west of the country, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The clashes with rocket launchers and machine guns followed the detention of the 444 Brigade head, Colonel Mahmoud Hamza, on Monday as he tried to travel from Tripoli’s Mitiga airport, which the Special Deterrence Force controls.

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Militia infighting kills at least 9 in Libya’s capital, officials say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Militia infighting kills at least 9 in Libya’s capital, officials say

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Clashes between two heavily armed militia groups in Libya’s capital terrorized residents and killed about a dozen people, the latest bout of violence in the largely lawless North African nation, officials said Saturday. The hours-long clashes, which involved heavy weapons, happened Friday in Tripoli’s eastern neighborhood of Tajoura between the Rahba al-Duruae militia, which is led by warlord …

Libya armed groups agree to leave Tripoli after deadly fighting: Minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Libya armed groups agree to leave Tripoli after deadly fighting: Minister

Al Jazeera  

Libya’s Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi says the groups will leave capital after 10 people were killed over the weekend. Armed groups in Tripoli have agreed to leave the Libyan capital and to be replaced with regular forces, the country’s interior minister said, after a spate of deadly clashes. “After a month of consultations, we came to an agreement with the …

Analysis: Fallout from Israel meeting shows militia power in Libya
1 year, 6 months ago

Analysis: Fallout from Israel meeting shows militia power in Libya

Al Jazeera  

The outcome of the meeting between Israel and Libya’s foreign ministers is a weakened Libyan PM, and stronger militias. Last month’s meeting between the Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers may ultimately achieve little but provide public justification for renewed fighting between Tripoli’s armed groups and the weakening, perhaps critically, of Libya’s interim prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, analysts have said. …

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers warns militias against further clashes after 45 die
1 year, 7 months ago

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers warns militias against further clashes after 45 die

Associated Press  

CAIRO — One of Libya’s rival prime ministers warned Thursday that his government would not tolerate any further militia fighting, days after the year’s bloodiest bout of clashes rocked the capital, Tripoli, killing at least 45 people. The warning from Abdul Hamid Dbeibah — who heads the Tripoli-based government — came as Hamza was released and returned to his militia’s …

Militia clashes in Libyan capital have killed 45, in city’s most intense bout of violence this year
1 year, 7 months ago

Militia clashes in Libyan capital have killed 45, in city’s most intense bout of violence this year

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The death toll in this week’s clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital rose to 45 on Wednesday as troops fanned out across Tripoli to restore calm after a 24-hour bout of fighting that was the city’s most intense violence this year. The death toll rose Wednesday to 45, up from the 27 dead reported Tuesday, as more …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Renewed militia clashes rock western Libya; five killed
2 years, 6 months ago

Renewed militia clashes rock western Libya; five killed

The Hindu  

A new round of infighting between rogue militias in western Libya has killed at least five people, including a 10-year-old girl, health authorities said on September 26, the latest bout of violence to rock the North African nation mired in decadelong chaos. The fighting broke out on Sunday between rival militias in the western town of Zawiya, where armed groups …

32 killed in Libya’s Tripoli as fears grow of a wider war
2 years, 7 months ago

32 killed in Libya’s Tripoli as fears grow of a wider war

Al Jazeera  

Clashes between militias backed by Libya’s rival governments have killed at least 32 people and wounded 159 more, according to the country’s health ministry. The fighting in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on Saturday was the worst there in two years and has raised fears the country could plunge back into full-blown war. The health ministry said on Sunday that 32 people …

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 …

Libya: Three killed in Tripoli shelling blamed on Haftar’s forces
4 years, 10 months ago

Libya: Three killed in Tripoli shelling blamed on Haftar’s forces

Al Jazeera  

At least three people, including a civilian, were killed after rocket attacks by forces loyal to Libyan renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar hit the capital Tripoli and a nearby area, the government said early on Friday. Rockets struck Tripoli port, Mitiga International Airport and a coastal road, said Mustafa al-Mujie, spokesman for the government’s military campaign to combat Haftar’s assault …

Over 120 people killed, nearly 600 wounded in Libya since violence escalated in Tripoli, says WHO
5 years, 11 months ago

Over 120 people killed, nearly 600 wounded in Libya since violence escalated in Tripoli, says WHO

Firstpost  

Libya has been in turmoil since the NATO-backed overthrow of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011, which has led to the creation of a bewildering array of militias all seeking to take control. Tripoli : Fighting near Tripoli has killed 121 people and wounded 561 since strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive earlier in April to take the Libyan capital, the …

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 …

Q&A: Why fighting has again plunged Libya into chaos
5 years, 11 months ago

Q&A: Why fighting has again plunged Libya into chaos

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Libya has been plunged into chaos again, with forces loyal to a polarizing military commander marching on the capital and trading fire with militias aligned with a weak U.N.-backed government. Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter, who has spent the last few years battling Islamic militants in eastern Libya, presents himself as a strong hand that can unify the country …

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 …

Rival militias fight for Libya’s Benghazi
10 years, 5 months ago

Rival militias fight for Libya’s Benghazi

Al Jazeera  

Renewed fighting has broken out in Benghazi, a day after the retired general Khalifa Haftar vowed to “liberate” the city from what he called terrorists. Sources told Al Jazeera that gunfire and explosions were heard early on Wednesday and that aircraft belonging to the general’s forces were striking targets around the eastern city. Witnesses said tanks and jets had targeted …

More foreigners exit Libya as Tripoli clashes kill 22
10 years, 7 months ago

More foreigners exit Libya as Tripoli clashes kill 22

Firstpost  

The latest flare-up of violence in Libya, which erupted on Saturday, takes the death toll in Tripoli to 124 since July 13, with more than 500 wounded. Tripoli: The exodus of foreigners from Libya gathered pace on Sunday as the government said at least 22 people were killed in clashes in Tripoli and warned of a “worsening humanitarian situation”. “We’re …

More than 150 killed in clashes between Libyan military and Islamist militants in Benghazi and Tripoli
10 years, 8 months ago

More than 150 killed in clashes between Libyan military and Islamist militants in Benghazi and Tripoli

ABC  

At least 36 people, mostly civilian, have been killed in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi where Libyan Special Forces and Islamist militants clashed on Saturday night and Sunday morning, medical and security sources said. The government said more than 150 people have died in the capital Tripoli and Benghazi in two weeks of fighting, as clashes forced US and foreign …

Clashes in Libyan city of Benghazi kill 9
11 years, 4 months ago

Clashes in Libyan city of Benghazi kill 9

Firstpost  

It was the latest confrontation between residents of Libya’s larger cities and the militias based in their midst. The country’s interim prime minister rushed to the city in an apparent effort to defuse the crisis. Tripoli, Libya: Clashes pitting soldiers and armed civilians against members of a militant Islamic group in Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi left nine dead early …

The battle for security in Libya
11 years, 9 months ago

The battle for security in Libya

Al Jazeera  

As protesters demand the disbanding of militias, can the country’s government enforce its authority? by Anas El Gomati, the founder of the Sadeq Institute It has been nearly two years now since rebel fighters brought down Libya’s long-time leader, Muammar Gaddafi, but the authorities have yet failed to form a credible and professional army, or even a police force. Protesters …

Fierce Fighting Rages In Libya, Gaddafi Loyalists Block Rebels
14 years ago

Fierce Fighting Rages In Libya, Gaddafi Loyalists Block Rebels

India TV News  

Cairo/Washington, Mar 7: Libyan forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi struck hard at rebels advancing towards Tripoli and pounded the oil port eastern city of Ras Lanuf, as the US mulled land and air options amid growing pressure to arm the out-gunned opposition. "For a few days the rebels were making gains, but overnight it would appear that pro-Gaddafi forces took …

Gaddafi Exhorts His Followers To Fight
14 years, 1 month ago

Gaddafi Exhorts His Followers To Fight

India TV News  

Tripoli, Feb 26 : Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has appeared in Tripoli's Green Square, to exhort his followers to fight the rebels, reports Al Jazeera. Addressing a crowd of his supporters in the capital, Gaddafi said he was ready to provide arms and ammunitions to his followers to fight what he called "foreign aggression".The speech, which also referred to Libya's …

Anti-Gaddafi Protests Spread To Capital Tripoli, 61 Killed
14 years, 1 month ago

Anti-Gaddafi Protests Spread To Capital Tripoli, 61 Killed

India TV News  

Tripoli, Feb 21: More than 60 people have been reported dead after more violence in the Libyan capital as angry protests against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's 40-year rule escalate across the country, reports Al Jazeera. "His comments came hours after Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a son of the Libyan leader, warned of a civil war if anti-government protests continue to spread …

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