CAIRO (AP) — Libyan forces loyal to a former military commander have intensified their airstrikes on Tripoli, where heavy fighting and blocked roads have left civilians trapped in their homes, officials said Monday. The clashes have killed more than 270 people, including 21 civilians, according to the latest UN figures released last week. They said airstrikes hit al-Qaqaa military camp in the town of al-Falah, south of Tripoli. The camp is controlled by powerful militias from the western town of Misrata that are also allied with the Tripoli government. Since launching his offensive in Tripoli, Haftar’s forces have captured the districts of Gharyan and Qasr Bani Ghashir, along with several smaller towns.

Source: Egypt Independent April 29, 2019 13:41 UTC