Armed Clashes Erupt between Rival Militias in Libya’s Tripoli Amid Political Standoff - Tasnim News Agency

Intense fighting erupted in the Libyan capital overnight and lasted until Saturday morning, with rival militias exchanging heavy gunfire and the sounds of several loud blasts ricocheting around the city.
Pictures and videos shared online of the city center showed military vehicles speeding through the streets, fighters shooting and local residents trying to douse fires.

Militias affiliated with the commander Haitham al-Tajouri fought with armed groups affiliated with Abdel-Ghani al-Kikli, known as “Gheniwa”.

According to witnesses, the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade, led by al-Tajouri, managed to defeat al-Kikli’s militias, take control of the internal security headquarters on al-Jamahiriya Street, seize dozens of cars, and detain three people.