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Authorities declare state of emergency in Tripoli, Libya after powerful militia leader assassinated

  • Tripoli's main governing authority declared a state of emergency Monday night following the assassination of SSA leader Abdulghani Kikli, which triggered heavy clashes in the capital.
  • The violence followed the killing of Kikli, a key supporter of Prime Minister al-Dbeibah and a leader of the state-backed Support Force Apparatus, amid ongoing factional rivalries for control over Libya's resources.
  • UNSMIL expressed alarm over heavy weapon clashes in densely populated Tripoli areas, calling for an immediate ceasefire and reminding parties to protect civilians amid reports that attacks on civilians may qualify as war crimes.
  • The GNU's interior ministry urged residents to stay home 'for their own safety' and instructed health facilities to prepare for emergencies, while the University of Tripoli suspended all activities until further notice due to the unrest.
  • This latest instability occurs as the U.S. Administration considers deporting migrants to Libya, highlighting Libya's fragile, divided political landscape since the 2011 uprising and ongoing conflicts between armed groups.
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peacenews.com broke the news in on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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