The UN Mission to Libya (UNSMIL) warns that the country’s situation may be “out of control.”
The UN calls for calm as fighting resumed in Libya’s capital Tripoli, the day after authorities declared order restored.
The United Nations Mission to Libya (UNSMIL) warned on Wednesday that the situation in the country could be “out of control.”
“Unsmil repeats repeated calls for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in all regions, allowing safe corridors for the evacuation of civilians trapped in intensely conflict zones,” the mission writes to X.
“Attacking, damaging civilian infrastructure, physically injuring civilians, putting the lives and safety of the population at risk can constitute a crime under international law. Those responsible will be responsible for their actions,” he added.
A clash erupted between the Radha militia and 444 brigades loyal to Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dubaiba in key areas of Tripoli, reported by AFP news agency citing security sources.
Officials called on an ongoing battle “city warfare” involving intermittent clashes in residential areas and the use of light and medium weapons.
The fight settled later Wednesday after the government announced a ceasefire, Tripoli residents told Reuters news agency.
“We have begun working with relevant security authorities to take necessary measures to ensure gentle measures, including the deployment of neutral units,” the government’s Ministry of Defense said.
The battle across Tripoli
The clashes broke out Monday night after reports that Abdelgani al-Kikli, leader of Support and Stabilizers (SSA), the militia that controls the southern district of Absalim, had been killed.
At least six people were killed in the battle on Monday, local government said.
Tuesday morning was calm, but the battle rebooted overnight in a massive battle in the capital.
For residents, the uncertainty brought about by the attack was “terror.”
“The family was in one room to avoid random fire,” he added.
Al Doveiba ordered the dismantling of what is known as the irregular armed groups, including the Rada.
With the seizure of SSA territory by factions allied with Al Dobeiba, including the 444 and 111 brigades, Rada is the last important faction not allied with the Prime Minister.
The 2011 NATO-backed uprising has been struggling to recover since defeating longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.
In 2014, the country split between an unrecognised government in Tripoli led by Aldobeiba and a rival eastern government ruled by commander Khalifa Haftar and his self-styled Libyan national forces.
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