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Nahar Net
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Libya armed group leader among dead in Tripoli clashes
by Naharnet Newsdesk 13 May 2025, 12:10 Overnight clashes in Libya's capital killed at least six people, an emergency medical service said Tuesday, with local media reporting that an armed group leader was among the dead. AFP reporters heard heavy arms fire and explosions in several areas of the capital Tripoli from 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) on Monday as violent clashes between rival armed groups rocked the city. "Six bodies have been retrieved from the sites of clashes around Abu Salim" in Tripoli, the Emergency Medicine and Support Centre said. Libya's Al-Ahrar television and Al-Wasat news website said that Abdelghani al-Kikli, leader of the Support and Stability Apparatus, was killed. The reports said he was likely ambushed in Abu Salim, a southern district of the capital where his influential armed group is based. Authorities had urged residents to stay indoors before saying several hours later that the fighting had been brought under control. Local media said clashes broke out in the southern suburbs between armed groups from Tripoli and rivals from Misrata, a major port city 200 kilometers (125 miles) east of the capital. Libya is struggling to recover from years of unrest following the NATO-backed 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The North African country is currently divided between a U.N.-recognized government in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east, controlled by the Haftar family. The Tripoli-based government announced in a statement early Tuesday that a "military operation" to restore "security and stability" in the capital had been successful. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, in a post on social media platform X, thanked government forces "for restoring security and asserting the state's authority in the capital". "What was accomplished today shows that official institutions are capable of protecting the homeland and preserving the dignity of its citizens," Dbeibah said. He hailed the security forces' actions as "a decisive step" in the fight against "irregular" armed factions. Despite relative calm in recent years, clashes periodically break out between armed groups vying for territory. In August 2023, fighting between two powerful armed groups in Tripoli left 55 dead. Several districts of the capital and its suburbs announced that schools would be closed on Tuesday until further notice. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called for calm. "UNSMIL is alarmed by the unfolding security situation in Tripoli, with intense fighting with heavy weaponry in densely populated civilian areas," it said on X. It urged "all parties to immediately cease fighting", warning that "attacks on civilians and civilian objects may amount to war crimes." "UNSMIL fully supports the efforts of elders and community leaders to de-escalate the situation."
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Libya armed group leader among six killed in Tripoli clashes
TRIPOLI: Overnight clashes in Libya's capital killed at least six people, an emergency medical service said Tuesday, with local media reporting that an armed group leader was among the dead. AFP reporters heard heavy arms fire and explosions in several areas of the capital Tripoli from 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) on Monday as violent clashes between rival armed groups rocked the city. "Six bodies have been retrieved from the sites of clashes around Abu Salim" in Tripoli, the Emergency Medicine and Support Centre said. Libya's Al-Ahrar television and Al-Wasat news website said that Abdelghani al-Kikli, leader of the Support and Stability Apparatus, was killed. The reports said he was likely ambushed in Abu Salim, a southern district of the capital where his influential armed group is based. Authorities had urged residents to stay indoors before saying several hours later that the fighting had been brought under control. Local media said clashes broke out in the southern suburbs between armed groups from Tripoli and rivals from Misrata, a major port city 200 kilometres (125 miles) east of the capital. Libya is struggling to recover from years of unrest following the NATO-backed 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi. The North African country is currently divided between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east, controlled by the Haftar family. The Tripoli-based government announced in a statement early Tuesday that a "military operation" to restore "security and stability" in the capital had been successful. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, in a post on social media platform X, thanked government forces "for restoring security and asserting the state's authority in the capital." "What was accomplished today shows that official institutions are capable of protecting the homeland and preserving the dignity of its citizens," Dbeibah said. He hailed the security forces' actions as "a decisive step" in the fight against "irregular" armed factions. Despite relative calm in recent years, clashes periodically break out between armed groups vying for territory. In August 2023, fighting between two powerful armed groups in Tripoli left 55 dead. Several districts of the capital and its suburbs announced that schools would be closed on Tuesday until further notice. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called for calm. "UNSMIL is alarmed by the unfolding security situation in Tripoli, with intense fighting with heavy weaponry in densely populated civilian areas," it said on X. It urged "all parties to immediately cease fighting", warning that "attacks on civilians and civilian objects may amount to war crimes." "UNSMIL fully supports the efforts of elders and community leaders to de-escalate the situation."
Al-Ahram Weekly
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Clashes in Libyan capital, armed group leader killed: Media - Region
Violent clashes between rival armed groups rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on Monday night, with media reporting that the leader of an armed faction was killed. AFP reporters heard heavy arms fire and explosions in several areas of the capital from 9:00 pm (1900 GMT), and authorities urged residents to stay indoors. Libyan television channel Al-Ahrar and news site Al-Wasat reported the death of Abdelghani al-Kikli, leader of the Support and Stability Apparatus, an influential armed group based in south Tripoli. The interior ministry of the national unity government in Tripoli urged in a statement, "all citizens to stay at home for their safety". Local media said clashes broke out in the southern suburbs between armed groups from Tripoli and rivals from Misrata, a major port city 200 km (125 miles) east of the capital. Libya is struggling to recover from years of unrest following a 2011 revolt that led to the fall of the late dictator Moamer Kadhafi. It is currently divided between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east. Despite relative calm in recent years, clashes periodically break out between armed groups vying for territory. In August 2023, fighting between two powerful armed groups in Tripoli left 55 dead. Several districts of the capital and its suburbs announced that schools would be closed on Tuesday until further notice. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called for calm. "UNSMIL is alarmed by the unfolding security situation in Tripoli, with intense fighting with heavy weaponry in densely populated civilian areas," it said on X. It urged "all parties to immediately cease fighting", warning that "attacks on civilians and civilian objects may amount to war crimes." "UNSMIL fully supports the efforts of elders and community leaders to de-escalate the situation." Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
News18
13-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Violent Fight Erupts In Libyan Capital As Rival Militias Clash, Armed Group Leader Killed
Last Updated: The interior ministry of the national unity government in Tripoli urged in a statement "all citizens to stay at home for their safety". Violent clashes between rival armed groups broke out on Monday at the Libyan capital Tripoli. According to reports, the leader of an armed faction has been killed in the clashes. Heavy arms fire and explosions were heard in several areas of the capital from 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) and the residents were urged to stay indoors by the authorities. Libyan television channel Al-Ahrar and news site Al-Wasat reported the death of Abdelghani al-Kikli, leader of the Support and Stability Apparatus, an influential armed group based in south Tripoli, reported AFP. The interior ministry of the national unity government in Tripoli urged in a statement 'all citizens to stay at home for their safety". Following the clashes, air traffic at Tripoli airport was suspended as reports of the death of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli started circulating. Local media said clashes broke out in the southern suburbs between armed groups from Tripoli and rivals from Misrata, a major port city 200 km (125 miles) east of the capital. Libya is struggling to recover from years of unrest following a 2011 revolt that led to the fall of the late dictator Moamer Kadhafi. It is currently divided between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east, controlled by the Haftar family. Despite relative calm in recent years, clashes periodically break out between armed groups vying for territory. In August 2023, fighting between two powerful armed groups in Tripoli left 55 dead. Several districts of the capital and its suburbs announced that schools would be closed on Tuesday until further notice. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called for calm. 'UNSMIL is alarmed by the unfolding security situation in Tripoli, with intense fighting with heavy weaponry in densely populated civilian areas," it said on X. It urged 'all parties to immediately cease fighting", warning that 'attacks on civilians and civilian objects may amount to war crimes." 'UNSMIL fully supports the efforts of elders and community leaders to de-escalate the situation." (With agency inputs) First Published: May 13, 2025, 08:03 IST
India Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Watch: Rival militias clash in Tripoli after reported killing of Libya's SSA chief
Heavy gunfire and violent clashes shook the streets of Tripoli on Monday evening after reports surfaced that a local militia leader had been killed. According to Reuters, gunshots were heard across the city centre and other neighbourhoods of the Libyan leader who was killed was Abdelghani al-Kikli, also known as "Ghaniwa." He commanded the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), one of the strongest armed groups operating in Tripoli. His group is based in the Abu Salim area, a heavily populated part of the media are flooded with videos showing intense fighting and the sounds of heavy gunfire. People across the city said they heard loud gunshots, and the streets quickly turned chaotic. Drivers began speeding and honking their horns in panic.#Breaking: More videos of the clashes in #Ttripoli, capital city of #Libya tonight. Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1) May 12, 2025 "Senior security sources confirmed that al-Kikli was killed at a headquarters affiliated with the 444th Combat Brigade in the Tripoli Military Zone," quoted the Libyan media reported early Tuesday that the defence ministry had regained full control of Abu Salim, where the SSA was ISSUES SAFETY ALERT, SCHOOLS SHUTThe Stability Support Apparatus, headed by al-Kikli, falls under the jurisdiction of the Presidential Council that was established in 2021 under a United Nations-sponsored peace process. The existing unity government, also referred to as the Government of National Unity (GNU), is led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid a reaction to the violence, the GNU's interior ministry released a message asking people to stay indoors. "For their own protection," it advised, citizens are not to venture the University of Tripoli, cancelled all classes, exams, and administrative activities at its campuses until further notice. The announcement was made public via a Facebook post by the leadership of the CALLS FOR CALM AMID GROWING TENSIONSThe United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urged all groups involved in the fighting to stop immediately and restore calm in Tripoli. The UN also reminded fighters of their duty to protect innocent civilians. "Attacks on civilians and civilian objects may amount to war crimes," the statement said has been plagued into instability since 2011, when a rebellion backed by NATO led to the fall of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. The country has since been split between rival factions in the east and the west. While in 2020 a ceasefire was established, attempts to create permanent peace have been largely capital, Tripoli, is also a conflict hotbed. There are several groups of armed forces who frequently struggle for power, influence, and dominance over the riches of Libya - particularly its oil READ: Sheikh Hasina's Awami League officially banned as Bangladesh revises terror law
