Published 2 years ago

Libya clashes kill several, spark fears of new civil war

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Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people. Small arms fire and explosions rocked several districts of the capital overnight and into Saturday. Head of the government in Tripoli posted a video of himself surrounded by bodyguards and greeting fighters supporting him. UN's Libya mission called for "an immediate cessation of hostilities"

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Bangkok Post

Libya clashes kill 12, spark fears of new war

TRIPOLI - Clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 12 people and damaged six hospitals in Libya's capital Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new conflict.

2 years ago·กทม, Thailand

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France24

Deadly clashes in Libya's capital spark fears of new civil war

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of a major new conflict.

2 years ago·France

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Khaleej Times

Libya clashes toll rises to 23, spark fears of new war

Small arms fire and explosions rock several districts of Tripoli

2 years ago·Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Al-Monitor

Libya clashes kill 12, spark fears of new war

Clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 12 people and damaged six hospitals in Libya's capital Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new conflict.Small arms fire and explosions rocked several districts of Tripoli overnight and into Saturday, when smoke could be seen rising from damaged buildings.Early on Saturday evening, the health ministry in Tripoli gave a preliminary toll of 12 dead a…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Capital FM Kenya

Libya clashes kill 23, spark fears of new war

Tripoli (AFP), Aug 27 – Clashes between backers of Libya’s rival governments killed at least 23 people and damaged six hospitals in Tripoli on Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new armed conflict.Small arms fire and explosions rocked several districts of the capital overnight and into Saturday, when smoke could be seen rising from damaged buildings.But cautious calm appeared to have returned on Saturday n…

2 years ago·Nairobi, Kenya

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Daily Sabah

Clashes kill 12, spark fears of new war in Libyan capital

The clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 12 people and damaged six hospitals in the Libyan capital Tripoli, sparking fears that a...

2 years ago·Türkiye

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