Authorities declare state of emergency in Tripoli, Libya after powerful militia leader assassinated

Rival Armed Groups Trade Fire in Libya’s Capital, Hours After Declaring a Ceasefire

In Libya, rival militias traded fire Wednesday in the capital Tripoli, just hours after a truce had been called following the worst fighting in the area in years. The clashes broke out Monday following the killing of the leader of a powerful armed group that’s been accused of major human rights abuses in Libya’s migrant detention facilities. At least six people were killed. Libya is ruled by two main authorities, while armed groups vie for contr…

Tripoli Erupts in Clashes as Rival Militias Battle for Control - teleSUR English

Violent clashes between two of Libya’s most powerful armed factions—the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) and the 444th Brigade—turned Tripoli into a war zone once again, following the assassination of militia commander Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (“Ghaniwa”). Within hours of the attack, Tripoli’s Abu Salim and Salah Eddin neighborhoods were consumed by heavy gunfire, RPG attacks, and armed convoys, forcing terrified families to shelter indoors. Videos…

Rival militias in Libya's capital, Tripoli, have fought violently for several days in a row. According to eyewitnesses, the weapons were at rest for the first time on Thursday.

Deadly Clashes in Libya Risk Ending OPEC-Nation’s Relative Calm

Libya’s capital has been gripped by its worst fighting in years, sparking fears the North African nation will be dragged into widespread conflict as the government cracks down on rival militias.

As fighting continues between two rival armed groups in Tripoli, both linked to the government of Abdelhamid Dbeibah, Turkey — supported by the executive — called on Wednesday, 14 May, for a cease-fire without delay in the capital. The inhabitants, trapped, describe unprecedented violence.