Libya—6 Killed In Renewed Militia Clashes

Libya Herald | 01/17/2019

At least six people have been killed and 38 injured in fighting between rival militias near the Libyan capital, Tripoli, reports the Libya Herald.  On Tuesday, fighting broke out between the Tripoli Protection Force (TPF), which is aligned with the U.N.-recognized government of Fayez Serraj, and the 7th Infantry Kani Brigade, which is based in Tarhuna, about 40 mi (65 km) southeast of Tripoli.  Fighting continued on Wednesday. Schools were closed and a general curfew announced.  The...
 

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