In August 2023, clashes broke out in Tripoli, Libya. between the Special Deterrence Force (RADA) and the 444th Combat Brigade, two of the strongest military forces in the city.[4] The fierce fighting erupted on 14 August until late on 15 August, which forced the city's main airport to close.[5] At least 55 people were reported dead.[6] This is the deadliest armed clash of 2023 in Tripoli.[7]
| 2023 Tripoli clashes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of the Libyan Crisis | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
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444th Brigade
| RADA Special Deterrence Forces | ||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Mahmoud Hamza (alleged) | Abdul Raouf Kara [3] | ||||
| Strength | |||||
| unknown | unknown | ||||
| At least 55 people were killed and 146 others injured | |||||
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References edit
- ^ "Libyan factions pause Tripoli battle with 27 dead". Reuters. 15 August 2023.
- ^ "Captured Libyan commander rejoins unit after clashes kill 55". Reuters. 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Libya: 27 killed in Tripoli clashes". Azertag. 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Libyan factions pause Tripoli battle with 27 dead". Reuters. 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ "Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest". BBC News. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ Alhenawi, Ruba (2023-08-16). "At least 55 dead following clashes between rival factions in Libya". CNN. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- ^ Abdulrahim, Raja; Goldman, Russell (2023-08-17). "Renewed Violence in Libya Reflects Power of Militias". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
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