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.
