Libya's Oil Output Threatened As Intense Fighting Breaks Out In Tripoli
Libya experienced the worst clashes so far this year, with heavily armed factions fighting in several districts across Tripoli.
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Libya experienced the worst clashes so far this year, with heavily armed factions fighting in several districts across Tripoli.
Clashes between rivals Special Deterrence Force and the 444 Brigade in Libya have left residents trapped in their homes. The ministry said many have been unable to escape the violence.
Clashes between rival militias in the Libyan capital have left residents trapped in their homes unable to escape the violence, the country's health ministry said Tuesday, in what appears to be the most intense bout of fighting to rock Tripoli this year.
Fighting broke out late Monday (Aug. 14), between two of the most powerful armed groups in Tripoli, the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, according to local media The Health Ministry urged the warring sides to allow ambulance and emergency teams to enter the affected areas.
Plumes of smoke were seen in Tripoli and gunfire was heard in the suburb of Ain Zara before it spread to areas near the airport and Tripoli University.