Calm prevails in Tripoli as cease-fire takes effect

Calm prevails in Tripoli as cease-fire takes effect
Date: 17.8.2023 11:00

In the two-day clashes between armed groups in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, 27 people were killed and more than 100 injured. After two days of fighting in Tripoli, a cautious calm is observed.

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Fixed and mobile patrols under the Libyan Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Presidency of the Presidential Council have been increased in various regions of Tripoli, the capital of Libya.
 
After the ceasefire announced between the armed groups the previous evening, life slowly started to return to normal in the Saladin, Ain Zara and Jazira El Dawaran regions of the capital.
 
The Ain Zara region and the south of Tripoli had been the scene of clashes for two days between the Crime and Terrorism Unit “Rada” under the Presidency of the Libyan Presidential Council and the “444 Brigade” under the National Unity Government.
 
There were reports in the Libyan press that the wick of the conflict was ignited by the "Rada"'s detention of the "444 Brigade" commander, Mahmoud Hamza.
 
The Libyan National Unity Government announced that a ceasefire was declared the previous evening, after two days of clashes in Tripoli.
 
State-affiliated First Aid and Support Center reported that 27 people lost their lives and 106 people were injured in the clashes.
 

TUNISIA: “WE ARE CONCERNED BY CONFLICTS”

 
Tunisia, expressing its concern about the two-day conflict in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, called for dialogue between the parties. In a written statement from the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the armed conflicts in Tripoli are destroying security and stability.
 
Emphasizing the expectation of Tunisia to reach a political solution within Libya without any foreign intervention, the following statements were included in the statement:
 
"Tunisia expresses its deep concern over these unfortunate developments and calls for a peaceful solution to be reached as soon as possible, which will contribute to the strengthening of security not only in Libya but also in the entire region, by prioritizing the language of dialogue."

YEREL HABERLER

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