Aftermath of Tripoli clashes puts Libya’s fragile stability to the test

Aftermath of Tripoli clashes puts Libya’s fragile stability to the test

Nearly 15 years after Gaddafi’s fall, Libya remains split between the internationally recognised Government of National Unity in Tripoli, and the rival Government of National Stability in Benghazi. Although a truce was reached on 14 May, the outbreak of fighting last month in the capital “temporarily disrupted UN development and humanitarian operations,” said top UN […]

Libya’s fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli

Libya’s fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli

Clashes broke out earlier in the week across several districts of the Libyan capital, reportedly triggered by the killing of a prominent militia leader. The fighting, which involved heavy weaponry in densely populated areas, forced hundreds of families to flee and placed severe strain on local hospitals. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all parties to […]