Deadly clashes in Tripoli: 27 dead, 106 injured
Intense gun battles between two prominent armed factions in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, have resulted in a devastating toll of 27 fatalities and 106 wounded individuals, according to the Emergency Medicine Center.
The fierce confrontations unfolded between the influential 444 Brigade and the Al-Radaa, also known as the Special Deterrence Force. These two factions are among the numerous militias that have been contending for influence and control since the toppling of longtime dictator Muammar Qaddafi in 2011.
The hostilities ignited on Monday night and continued to rage throughout the following Tuesday, engulfing the city in violence. The clashes, characterized by heavy gunfire and escalating tensions, have cast a grim shadow over Tripoli's stability.
As the city grapples with the repercussions of these deadly encounters, concerns mount about the broader impact on the security landscape and the potential to exacerbate an already complex situation.
The Emergency Medicine Center has called for an immediate end to the violence and for the parties involved to come to the negotiating table. The center has also appealed for international assistance to help the victims of the clashes.
The clashes in Tripoli are a reminder of the fragility of the security situation in Libya. The country has been mired in chaos since the fall of Qaddafi in 2011. The ongoing power struggle between rival factions has made it difficult to establish a stable government and to provide essential services to the Libyan people. (ILKHA)