Some of the fiercest clashes in two years in Libya’s capital between militias loyal to rival political leaders have left nearly three dozen people dead, as neighborhoods became battlefields and residents hunkered down in their homes, fearing a return to war in the country. At least 32 people were killed in street-to-street fighting on Saturday, some of them civilians, and more than 150 others were wounded, according to the health ministry. For years, Libya has been fractured between rival governments and prime ministers — and the militias they control. The internationally recognized Libyan government is led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeiba and based in the capital, Tripoli, in the country’s west.

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The death toll from clashes between rival militias in Tripoli rose to 32, Libyan health authorities said on Sunday, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Health Ministry said 159 people were injured in the violence that rocked several districts in the Libyan capital. The violence came amid military buildups by forces affiliated with Dbeibeh and Bashagha, as both figures claim power and authority in the capital. Oil-rich Libya has remained in turmoil since 2011 when longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi was ousted after four decades in power. READ: Fighting erupts in Tripoli between militias supporting rival Libya premiers

Bashagha’s prospects of seizing control in Tripoli, which lies in west Libya, appear badly dented for now but there is no sign of a broader political or diplomatic compromise to end the struggle for power in Libya. But the rivals might also seek to build new military coalitions capable of expanding their areas of control, he said. Several groups aligned with Bashagha in Tripoli appeared to have lost control of territory inside the capital on Saturday. Attempts by other forces, aligned to him and trying to advance into the capital from the west and south, appeared to stall. A top pro-Bashagha commander Osama Juweili said Saturday’s fighting had been triggered by friction between armed forces in Tripoli.

Flights resumed and shops reopened in Libya’s capital Tripoli on Sunday after clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 32 people and sparked fears of major new conflict. Libya plunged into chaos following the 2011 overthrow and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising, with myriad armed groups and foreign powers moving to fill the power vacuum. On Saturday evening, Dbeibah ordered the arrest of anyone involved in the “attack on Tripoli”, both civilian and military. But analysts said the crisis was far from resolved, with the capital controlled by a multitude of armed groups with shifting alliances. “The armed groups that found themselves on the same side in yesterday’s Tripoli fighting will tomorrow clash over turf, positions and budgets,” he wrote.

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Libya clashes death toll rises to 32, and 159 wounded: ministryDamaged vehicles are pictured on a street in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Saturday following clashes between rival Libyan groups. TRIPOLI: Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major new conflict. Libya plunged into chaos following the 2011 overthrow and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a Western-backed uprising, with myriad armed groups and foreign powers moving to fill the power vacuum. The UN's Libya mission called for "an immediate cessation of hostilities", citing "ongoing armed clashes including indiscriminate medium and heavy shelling in civilian-populated neighbourhoods". "The armed groups that found themselves on the same side in yesterday's Tripoli fighting will tomorrow clash over turf, positions and budgets," he wrote.

The death toll from the armed clashes that erupted in Libya's capital Tripoli on Saturday has risen to 32, Libya's health ministry said. Fighting broke out between militias loyal to the internationally recognised Tripoli-based government and the parliament operating from the country's east. Political instability in Libya grew after presidential elections scheduled for December 2021 got postponed. Mayukh Debnath / 09:30 pm on short byon

Clashes In Libya Kill 32 People | Rival Governments Lead To Civil Unrest | World News | EnglishUpdated Aug 28, 2022 | 06:28 PM ISTClashes in Libya have led to 32 people being killed as rivak governments are creating massive civil unrest in the country. Dramatic visuals of cars burning are coming in. Our expert Srinjoy Chowdhury weighs in on the unrest that is taking place in the country and how it is affecting the nation and the world. Keep watching to know more about it! #Libya #EnglishNews #WorldNews

After a day of violent fighting in the capital city of Tripoli, the UN is calling for an immediate end to the fighting in Libya. According to the health ministry, at least 32 people were killed and numerous others were injured during the battle. Libya has been in disarray since Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in a NATO-backed rebellion in 2011. With free healthcare and free education, the oil-rich nation formerly boasted one of the greatest standards of living in all of Africa. But the stability that once supported its prosperity was destroyed in 2011, after which Tripoli has seen frequent conflicts between competing factions.

Several groups aligned with Bashagha in Tripoli appeared to have lost control of territory inside the capital on Saturday. Attempts by other forces, aligned to him and trying to advance into the capital from the west and south, appeared to stall. A main military convoy that set out from Misrata, east of Tripoli, where Bashagha has been based for weeks, turned back before reaching the capital. A top pro-Bashagha commander Osama Juweili said Saturday’s fighting had been triggered by friction between armed forces in Tripoli. Fire fighters were still trying to extinguish a blaze in a Tripoli apartment block on Sunday morning.

The Health Ministry said that the Sunday death toll sparked fears of a significant new conflict, reported Arab News. Six hospitals were hit and ambulances were unable to reach areas affected by the clashes, the ministry had said earlier, condemning "war crimes," reported Arab News. The Government of National Unity (GNU) of Abdulhamid Dbeibah said fighting had broken out after negotiations to avoid bloodshed in the western city collapsed, reported Arab News. Local media reported later Saturday that a group of pro-Bashagha militias that were making their way to the capital from Misrata had turned back, reported Arab News. Last month, clashes between rival groups in Tripoli left 16 people dead, including a child.

Tripoli: Flights resumed and shops re-opened in Libya’s capital Tripoli on Sunday after clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 32 people and sparked fears of major new conflict. Armed groups had exchanged fire that damaged several hospitals and set buildings on fire starting Friday evening, the worst fighting in the Libyan capital since a landmark 2020 ceasefire. On Saturday evening, Dbeibah posted a video of himself surrounded by bodyguards and greeting fighters supporting his administration. On Saturday evening Dbeibah ordered the arrest of anyone involved in the “attack on Tripoli”, both civilian and military. “The armed groups that found themselves on the same side in yesterday’s Tripoli fighting will tomorrow clash over turf, positions and budgets,” he wrote on Twitter.

QNADoha: Qatar said yesterday it was following developments in the Libyan capital Tripoli with great concern and called on all parties to avoid escalation, stem bloodshed, give priority to the voice of wisdom and the interests of the Libyan people, and settle differences through dialogue. In a statement issued yesterday, the Foreign Ministry stressed the need for the Libyan parties to work to ensure the protection of civilians and facilities, and to consider this a top priority. The Ministry reiterated Qatar’s full support for the Libyan political path, the relevant Security Council resolutions, and all peaceful solutions that preserve Libya’s unity, stability and sovereignty, and achieve the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity.

CAIRO – 28 August 2022: Egypt has called on all Libyan parties, national forces and social components to stop the escalation of violence, enter into dialogue, avoid violence and restraint to put an end to bloodshed, said Egyptian Foreign Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Saturday evening. Egypt also affirmed that there is a need to protect civilians and achieve calm in a way that preserves the Libyan people’s security, stability and capabilities and upholds the supreme interest, the statement said. Egypt is keen on reaching a consensual Libyan-Libyan solution in a way that meets their aspirations and vision to move towards the future and achieve the desired stability in Libya, the statement continued. The Ministry of Interior of Bashagha announced that the absence of the security institutions is the main cause of the clashes, Al Hadath reported. Also, the UN mission to Libya and the Arab League voiced their concerns, calling for an immediate ceasefire.