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2022-08-29 Africa North
Clashes in Libya leave 32 people dead
[HODHODYEMENNEWS.NET] At least 32 civilians have been killed and scores of others injured in intense fighting that erupted between rival factions in the Libyan capital overnight, the country’s health ministry said.

The Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
-based Government of National Unity (GNU) and a rival administration backed by the eastern-based parliament traded accusations over the violence.

The GNU said in a statement that the festivities in Tripoli were triggered by fighters aligned with a rival administration under Fathi Bashagha, firing on a convoy in the capital while other pro-Bashagha units had massed outside the city. It accused Bashagha of backing out of talks to resolve the crisis.

The Bashagha administration said in response that it had never rejected talks and that its own overtures had been rejected by interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. It did not directly respond to the assertion that it was linked to the festivities.

Tripoli University announced the suspension of classes and exams as a result of the festivities until further notice.

The Ministry of Education also announced the suspension of secondary school exams throughout Libya until the situation in the country stabilizes.

In a related context, airlines including al-Jannah and African Airlines confirmed the suspension of their flights from Mitiga international airport, until the situation in Tripoli stabilizes.

The Tripoli festivities have met with local and international reactions denouncing and calling for an end to the fighting and work to hold elections as soon as possible.

Posted by Fred 2022-08-29 00:38|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11137 views ]  Top
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#1 Bloodbath in Libya leaves at least 23 dead and 140 wounded: Rival militias turn capital city Tripoli into war zone in deadliest clash in two years... prompting fears nation will descend into devastating civil war
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