Libya: UN Announces "Truce Committee" as Ceasefire Holds After Violence Clashes in Tripoli

Libya: Civilians Caught in Militia Clashes

Click to expand Image Boys walk past a damaged armored vehicle of an armed group after heavy clashes between militias rocked the capital and resulted in civilian casualties and destruction of homes, Tripoli, Libya, May 14, 2025. © 2025 AP Photo/Yousef Murad (Beirut) – Rival armed groups and quasi-state forces in Libya failed to protect civilians during clashes in Tripoli last week, leading to civilian deaths and damage to homes, Human Rights Wat…

After the murder of a militia leader, there was a rapid outbreak of violence in Libya. The situation has calmed down for the time being – the question remains for how long

Libya government says pursuing permanent truce after clashes

Libya's UN-recognised government said Monday it was pressing efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire after days of deadly clashes in the capital and protests demanding the prime minister's resignation. The fighting last week pitted an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government against factions it has sought to dismantle, resulting in at least eight dead, according to the United Nations. The Libyan defence ministry said in a statement t…

Libya: UN announces "truce committee" as ceasefire holds after violence clashes in Tripoli

Clashes between militia groups erupted on 12 May, following the killing of powerful warlord Abdel Ghani al-Kikli.

Committee aims to secure fragile ceasefire, protect civilians after recent clashes in Libyan capital - Anadolu Ajansı

The Government of National Unity, chaired by Abdel Hamid Dbeibah, is contested following the fighting between armed groups that shook the capital, Tripoli, and resulted in the death of a militia leader. Votes are raised to demand the withdrawal of Dbeibah and the formation of a new government.