Fierce clashes erupted in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on Saturday between forces affiliated with the interior and defense ministries in the Government of National Unity (GNU).
The fighting broke out between the 301 Brigade, which is affiliated with Misrata city and the Defense Ministry, and other fighters from the Interior Ministry and the Tripoli security directorate. Light and medium weapons were used in the clashes.
It is unclear how many deaths and injuries resulted from the fighting.
The “Security Directorate Support Force”, affiliated with the Interior Ministry, said that its headquarters came under attack late on Friday. It said the attackers attempted to release a four-member armed gang that had been arrested by the force.
Several members of the force were killed in the attack.
The GNU has yet to comment on the unrest.
The gang was arrested for attempting to sell alcohol in the airport road area.
