EventArmed clashes broke out between two militias aligned with the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) at Tripoli International Airport (TIP), located in the Qaser Bin Ghashir area about 34 km (21 miles) south of Tripoli, around 00:30 early Jan. 19. Reports indicate that the fighting broke out after one militia refused to hand over airport security to another. TIP is not an operational airport, and armed clashes that occur there will likely have no impact on air travel. Heightened security measures will likely be maintained around TIP and could result in localized ground transport disruptions through Jan. 19. Further clashes between GNU-aligned militias cannot be ruled out.

Source: Libya Today January 19, 2023 10:16 UTC