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Tripoli Erupts in Violence After Militia Leader's Assassination

5/14/2025

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Tripoli Violence Erupts

Violence erupted in Tripoli after the assassination of militia leader Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, sparking fierce clashes in southern districts. The Interior Ministry advised residents to remain indoors as chaos unfolded. The UN urgently called for calm, while flights were rerouted and schools shuttered, highlighting Libya's deepening political turmoil and division.

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UN Calls for Dialogue

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is alarmed by escalating military activity in Tripoli, calling on all factions to ease tensions and pursue dialogue. Reports reveal a surge in armed forces within the city, highlighting Libya's ongoing struggles since Gaddafi's fall in 2011, as rival governments continue to clash.

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Tripoli Violence Erupts

Violence erupted in Tripoli after the assassination of militia leader Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, sparking fierce clashes in southern districts. The Interior Ministry advised residents to remain indoors as chaos unfolded. The UN urgently called for calm, while flights were rerouted and schools shuttered, highlighting Libya's deepening political turmoil and division.

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