Reports from Libyan medical authorities, says confrontations between two influential armed factions in Tripoli have resulted in the loss of 27 lives and injuries to over 100 individuals.
The outbreak of violence occurred on the late hours of Monday following the apprehension of a commander from the 444 Brigade by the Special Deterrence Force (SDF).
The situation de-escalated after the release of the commander on Tuesday evening.
These clashes have disrupted a period of comparative tranquility in Tripoli that lasted for several months.
While a ceasefire established in 2020 had brought a certain degree of calm to Libya, the deeply ingrained factional divisions consistently pose a threat to its stability.