(MENAFN- IANS)Tripoli, June 24 (IANS) Libya's Interior Ministry has condemned the deadly clashes that broke out between armed groups in the capital Tripoli. 'The Interior Ministry has followed up with great concern the tragic events that took place in the capital Tripoli late on Wednesday, when clashes erupted between two security agencies that are not affiliated to the Interior Ministry, causing human casualties, damaging property, and frightening civilians,' the Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. 'The Ministry condemns those clashes, which occur from time to time and stoke panic and fear among people. Such clashes undermine the Ministry's policy to maintain security and protect people's lives and public property,' it added. Two armed groups engaged in fighting in central Tripoli late Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of a civilian and three armed militants, according to local media reports.

Source: Libya Today June 24, 2022 05:13 UTC