Libya's Fragile Peace Tested Again As New Clashes Roil Tripoli

Libya's Fragile Peace Tested Again As New Clashes Roil Tripoli

A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives, and heightened concerns about the stability of Libya's already fragile political and security situation.

Fresh clashes erupt in Tripoli despite earlier ceasefire

TRIPOLI: Fresh gunbattles erupted on Wednesday in the Libyan capital between two powerful armed groups, a security official said, a day after authorities declared the fighting over. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Libya’s Capital Facing Worst Clashes In Years - Worthy Christian News

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News TRIPOLI (Worthy News) – The United Nations has called for calm after the worst fighting in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, in years. It was not immediately clear how many casualties there were. However, the U.B. Mission to Libya (UNSMIL) warned Wednesday that the situation in the country could “spiral out of control,” although a tense pause in clashes emerged. “UNSMIL reiterates its calls…

Protesters in Tripoli, Libya arrived on Wednesday at the building that houses the office of the head of the Government of National Accord (GAN), Abdelhamid Dabeiba, and requested his removal, reported Al Marsad newspaper. READ ALSO: Increase violence in Tripoli, Libya Conflicts intensified in Tripoli overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. Subsequently, the ceasefire pact was implemented in the capital of Libya, however, fighting persisted. Accordi…

They were protesting in front of the residence of Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah to request his resignation (ANSA)

38 Maltese People Evacuated From Libya Following Worst Clashes In Years

38 Maltese people were evacuated from Libya due to the worst Tripoli clashes in years.The Maltese have landed safely in Malta on Thursday, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said. Tripoli saw “the worst fighting in the capital for years,” according to news reports. The group of Maltese people travelled in the early afternoon from Tripoli to Misurata which was 212km away without any hurdles.Camilleri added that the evacuation was possible than…