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Tripoli clashes widen overnight in worst fighting this year

August 15, 2023 6:08 pm

The clashes between the 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, which both backed the interim Government of National Unity (GNU) during brief battles last year, shatter months of relative calm in Tripoli.

Video of child refugee in Libya sheds light on rampant abuse

September 07, 2022 12:18 pm

The boy, Mazen Adam, a refugee in Libya from Sudan's conflict-torn Darfur region, was kidnapped last week by unknown gunmen demanding ransom.

CRPF contingent evacuated from Tripoli amid unrest in Libya, says Sushma Swaraj

April 07, 2019 5:42 pm

Libyan Army Commander Khalifa Hafter ordered his forces Thursday to take over Tripoli which triggered an escalation in political tension in the country.

Islamic State militants target Moroccan Embassy in Libya

May 29, 2015 6:14 pm

Libya's branch of the IS said in a statement on its Twitter account that "soldiers of the caliphate" targeted the building.

Libyan Islamic State group affiliate claims hotel attack

January 28, 2015 3:57 pm

The group called "Islamic State in Tripoli Province" said it launched the attack to avenge the death of Abu Anas al-Libi.

Warplanes strike airport in Libya capital again

November 25, 2014 7:28 pm

The base had been used for civilian purposes since last summer when Tripoli International Airport was destroyed.

Lebanon army clashes with gunmen, kills two in Tripoli: Sources

October 25, 2014 2:20 am

Lebanon's army clashed with Sunni Islamist gunmen in the northern city of Tripoli on Friday, killing at least two.

Libya: 22 killed in Tripoli airport clashes

August 03, 2014 2:22 pm

The govt said "heavily armed groups" have shelled "civilian targets," endangering thousands of citizens.

Heavy shelling, clashes resume in Libya's Tripoli

July 31, 2014 4:40 pm

Heavy shelling resumed in Tripoli where rival militia brigades were battling for control of its airport.

US evacuates embassy in Libya amid clashes

July 26, 2014 5:41 pm

American embassy staff left Tripoli on Saturday and traveled overland to neighboring Tunisia.

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