Tripoli, Libya - Wikipedia
It is located in the northwest of Libya on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean Sea and forming a bay. It includes the port of Tripoli and the country's …
Tripoli | History, Geography, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 20, 2024 · Situated in northwestern Libya along the Mediterranean coast, it is the country’s largest city and chief seaport. The city is divided into old and new quarters. The ancient walled …
Libya, Tripoli suffers worst fighting in years. Here’s what to know ...
Aug 29, 2022 · Libya’s worst fighting for two years suddenly hit the capital, Tripoli, on Saturday. This explains what led to the violence, why it matters, and how things may play out.
Libya government says militias to leave Tripoli after deal struck - BBC
Armed groups that have been controlling Tripoli for more than a decade have agreed to leave Libya's capital. Interior minister Imad Trabelsi - part of the internationally recognised...
Libya armed groups agree to leave Tripoli after deadly fighting ...
Feb 21, 2024 · Armed groups in Tripoli have agreed to leave the Libyan capital and to be replaced with regular forces, the country’s interior minister said, after a spate of deadly clashes.
Why did clashes break out in Libya’s Tripoli? - Al Jazeera
Aug 17, 2023 · Fighting between the influential 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force has raged this week after months of relative peace. The worst armed clashes in a year have …
Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest - BBC
Aug 16, 2023 · Two powerful militias that back Libya's UN-supported government have clashed in the capital, Tripoli, killing 55 people and injuring 146 others, medics say. The fierce fighting, …
Libya: Fierce clashes in Tripoli highlight ‘precarious’ situation
Aug 22, 2023 · Recent deadly clashes between two largest armed groups in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, underscore the dire security situation there and are undermining preparations for …
Renewed Violence in Libya Reflects Power of Militias
Aug 17, 2023 · Violence erupted this week in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, again sowing chaos in a country plagued by instability since the ouster of the dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi more than a …
Civil Conflict in Libya | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on …
Jul 15, 2024 · Read about Libya’s civil war and struggle to restore state institutions since the ouster of Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi. Track the latest developments on CFR’s Global …