US EditionLibya's Tripoli Back to Calm After Bout of Deadly Violence
- On May 15-16, armed clashes erupted in Tripoli, Libya, triggering deadly violence and anti-government protests in the capital.
- The violence erupted after Abdelghani al-Kikli, leader of the SSA faction, was killed by the 444 Brigade, which supports Dbeibah, amid Libya's continuing political fragmentation since 2011.
- Clashes involved rival armed groups including 444 Brigade and Radaa force, causing heavy artillery fire in populated neighborhoods, at least eight civilian deaths, and disruption to schools and transport.
- UNSMIL reported a truce on May 16 and called for dialogue to maintain peace; UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed sorrow over civilian deaths and urged protection of civilians.
- After ceasefire measures, Tripoli calmed with protests continuing peacefully and businesses starting to reopen, while concerns remain about possible renewed violence.
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