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Gunfire and blasts heard as rival factions clash in Libyan capital of Tripoli

Intense fighting erupted in the Libyan capital overnight and lasted into Saturday, with rival factions exchanging heavy gunfire and the sounds of several loud blasts ricocheting around the city. The clashes took place in Tripoli’s city centre after one of the capital’s strongest groups assaulted the base of a rival force, witnesses said, leading to… Read More Gunfire and blasts heard as rival factions clash in Libyan capital of Tripoli

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Thirteen dead following clash between rival factions in Libyan capital of Tripoli

Rival factions fought each other in Tripoli overnight and into Friday, killing 13 people in the Libyan capital’s worst clashes for two years during a dangerous political standoff. Fighters exchanged fire in a central district where several government and international agencies, along with diplomatic missions, are based, and clashes spread to the areas of Ain… Read More Thirteen dead following clash between rival factions in Libyan capital of Tripoli

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Clashes erupts in Libyan capital of Tripoli following political deadlock

Clashes erupted in Libya’s capital on Tuesday as the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, tried to take over government there but was forced back by a rival administration that refuses to cede power. Bashagha entered Tripoli overnight after two months of stalemate between Libya’s rival administrations, but withdrew hours later as fighting rocked the capital,… Read More Clashes erupts in Libyan capital of Tripoli following political deadlock

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