Death Toll From Clashes In Libya's Tripoli Reaches 115 - Reports
Fakhir Rizvi Published September 24, 2018 | 02:54 AM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th September, 2018) The death toll in the clashes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli increased to 115 people, while at least 560 were injured, local media reported Sunday citing the Libyan Ministry of Health.
The Libyan capital of Tripoli has been hit by multiple clashes between rival militant groups since the end of August, when the Seventh Brigade armed group launched an attack against other militias. Earlier in September, the rival militant groups reached a ceasefire agreement to put an end to hostilities under the UN auspices. However, the hostilities have lately intensified, with reported daily violations of the truce.
"The military hospital at the [Libyan Ministry of Health's] Wounded Affairs Department announced that 115 people were killed and 560 injured in the clashes that broke out in Tripoli on August 26," the Al-Wasat newspaper reported.
Among those wounded, 383 people sustained severe and moderate injuries, while 177 had minor injuries, according to the statement.
Libya has been torn apart by conflict since long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in 2011. The eastern part of the country is governed by the parliament, backed by the Libyan National Army (LNA) and located in Tobruk. The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), headed by Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj, operates in the country's west and is headquartered in Tripoli.
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