Tripoli

Tunisian airliners consider resuming flights to Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport

Jul 13, 2017

A Tunisian delegation from the Civil Aviation Authority met with the Chief of the Tripoli-based Mitiga Airport, Lotfi Nasnosh, and had a walk around the facilities of the airport to see if it is secure and ready for the resumption of…

Political Gathering of the Deputies of Misurata condemns east Tripoli clashes

Jul 12, 2017

The Political Gathering of the Deputies of Misurata (PGDM) issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the clashes of Garabulli, eastern Tripoli, saying the fighting was completely unjustified.The statement said the fighting that broke…

Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade controls Garabulli after three days of clashes

Jul 11, 2017

Pro-Government of National Accord (GNA) Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB) issued a statement on Tuesday announcing full control of eastern Tripoli Garabulli and Gawea districts after three days of clashes."We are now in full…

Heavy clashes sweep through Libya’s capital, Tripoli

May 26, 2017

Heavy clashes with heavy and medium weapons were reported by local media sources in Tripoli on Friday morning.According to the sources, clashes are ongoing in Abu Salim, Hadba, Ain Zara, and Bab Benghashir, as well as the airport…

Libyan poets celebrate World Poetry Day in Tripoli

Mar 21, 2017

Many Libyan poets will take part on Tuesday evening in an open salon for poetry at the Hassan Al-Faqeeh Salon, Tripoli Old Town.The event will be organised by the Libyan Literary and Artistic Commission and will kick off with many…

Italian Embassy in Tripoli to start issuing visas for Libyans on April 02

Mar 20, 2017

The Italian Embassy said on Twitter on Monday that it will start issuing visas for Libyan nationals from its Tripoli building starting from April 02.The Italian Embassy did not give any further details, saying more to come on the…

Tripoli-based brigades give thumbs down to military rule, dictatorship

Mar 18, 2017

Several armed brigades in Tripoli issued a statement Friday night following the protests and the shooting at the people in Martyrs Square on Friday evening to dismiss the schemes of the "ones who are looking forward to spreading…

Protesters in Tripoli Martyrs square dispersed by gunshots

Mar 18, 2017

A number of protesters took to Tripoli's Martyrs Square on Friday evening calling for the intervention of Operation Dignity in Tripoli and sneaking into an already-held demonstration at the square calling for calm in the capital.…

Al-Ahli Tripoli plays Moroccan Fath Union Sport at CAF Champions League

Mar 12, 2017

The Libyan Al-Ahli Tripoli team plays Moroccan Fath Union Sport at the first leg match of the 32-round of the CAF Champions League.The match is going to take place in Tunisia at Manzah Stadium with a set of referees from Ivory…

Libyan National Guard positions its forces in downtown Tripoli

Mar 10, 2017

The Libyan National Guard of the Salvation Government said it had reopened the roads nearby Riyadiya area in Tripoli's downtown.The area saw protests by residents on Thursday. The residents blocked the roads by sand barriers.…

Libyan Aman Bank set on fire as clashes erupt in Tripoli’s centre

Mar 08, 2017

Clashes between armed groups broke out Wednesday morning in Gurji, downtown Tripoli.The Libyan News cannot verify which factions are fighting in the area, but sources reported that Gurji residents clashed with the bank security…

Arrests and clashes in northern Tripoli

Mar 02, 2017

The coastal road that lies between Allous and Qasir Akhyar districts in northern Tripoli was shut down by protesters from the area.Eyewitnesses told the media that the cars had to drive away from the road and use other roads to…

Western countries condemn Tripoli clashes

Feb 27, 2017

The Ambassadors of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States have issued a joint statement to reiterate commitment to preserving the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and national cohesion of…

UNSMIL welcomed Abu Salim ceasefire in Tripoli

Feb 26, 2017

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has deplored the outbreak of violence in Abu-Selim, Tripoli that resulted in many casualties.The Mission commended the Presidency Council and community leaders’ efforts to reach a…

Ceasefire reached in Tripoli’s Abu Salim after deadly clashes

Feb 25, 2017

After two days of violent clashes in Abu Salim district in Tripoli, the elders and notables and the intervention of the Libyan National Guard led to an agreement on a ceasefire.The ceasefire was reached Friday night and the two…

Fighting in Tripoli’s Abu Salim intensifies, ten killed

Feb 24, 2017

Conflicting news reported Friday afternoon that about 10 people from both sides of the clashes in Abu Salim, downtown Tripoli have been killed and several others were injured.The clashes between Ghaniwa and Burki armed forces that…

Turkish IHH visits Gaddafi regime figures at Hadba Prison in Tripoli, Anadolu Agency reported.

Feb 24, 2017

A delegation from Turkey’s IHH humanitarian relief organization visited Tripoli’s Al-Hadaba Prison this week to inspect conditions at the facility, Anadolu Agency reported on Friday.An IHH official, who preferred not to divulge his…

Clashes continue in Abu Salim, Tripoli, as civilians flee random shelling

Feb 24, 2017

Civilians have been seen fleeing the district of Abu Salim in Tripoli after hours of clashes between Al-Burki armed group and Ganiwa armed group in the district.According to eyewitnesses, the clashes that erupted yesterday night…

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