People killed in Armed Clashes in Libya

On Friday, Violent armed clashes erupted at dawn between two groups of militias in Libya resulted in 7 people killed.  All types of medium and heavy weapons were used in these clashes, which are still continuing so far in the Al-Ajailat area, west of the capital, Tripoli, and all kinds of medium and heavy weapons were used, according to local sources.

Activists also talked about random rockets falling on the city’s neighborhoods, and the closure of a number of roads, while the Security Directorate withdrew.

Since assuming their duties last March, the current authorities have been silent about the frequent clashes that erupt from time to time, between militias in the cities of western Libya.

The dilemma of the armed militias that control the capital, Tripoli, and are linked to tense relations, conflicting interests and contradictory affiliations, is one of the most prominent Obstacles facing the new executive who promised the Libyans peace, unity and stability.