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The Sun
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Turkey Evacuates 82 Citizens from Libya Amid Clashes
ISTANBUL: Turkey evacuated 82 of its nationals from the Libyan capital Tripoli after several days of fatal clashes between armed groups, foreign ministry sources said late Friday. 'Eighty-two citizens who wanted to return to Turkey were assisted in their departure from Libya and allowed to return home,' the source said, referring to 'the conflict and insecurity' that has gripped the North African nation in recent days. The move came a day after the Turkish embassy said in a post on Facebook that it was preparing to evacuate its nationals via a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul from the Libyan port city of Misrata, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) east of Tripoli. It said it would organise bus transport from the capital. The ministry did not give details about those who returned home and didn't say whether more flights were planned. Violence flared in the Libyan capital late on Monday between loyalist forces and powerful armed groups that the government is trying to dismantle. The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday said 'at least eight civilians' were killed in heavy clashes, which took place over the following days, bringing air traffic to an almost total standstill. Although relative calm returned to Tripoli earlier on Friday, the situation remained highly volatile. Turkey, which backs the UN-recognised government in Tripoli led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, called on Wednesday for a truce and said it was 'closely monitoring' the situation. Libya has struggled to recover from years of unrest since the NATO-backed 2011 uprising that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi, with the country split between Dbeibah's government in the west and a rival authority backed by strongman Khalifa Haftar in the east
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Turkey evacuates 82 nationals from Libya after unrest
ISTANBUL: Turkey evacuated 82 of its nationals from the Libyan capital Tripoli after several days of fatal clashes between armed groups, foreign ministry sources said late Friday. 'Eighty-two citizens who wanted to return to Turkey were assisted in their departure from Libya and allowed to return home,' the source said, referring to 'the conflict and insecurity' that has gripped the North African nation in recent days. The move came a day after the Turkish embassy said in a post on Facebook that it was preparing to evacuate its nationals via a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul from the Libyan port city of Misrata, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) east of Tripoli. It said it would organise bus transport from the capital. The ministry did not give details about those who returned home and didn't say whether more flights were planned. Violence flared in the Libyan capital late on Monday between loyalist forces and powerful armed groups that the government is trying to dismantle. The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday said 'at least eight civilians' were killed in heavy clashes, which took place over the following days, bringing air traffic to an almost total standstill. Although relative calm returned to Tripoli earlier on Friday, the situation remained highly volatile. Turkey, which backs the UN-recognised government in Tripoli led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, called on Wednesday for a truce and said it was 'closely monitoring' the situation. Libya has struggled to recover from years of unrest since the NATO-backed 2011 uprising that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi, with the country split between Dbeibah's government in the west and a rival authority backed by strongman Khalifa Haftar in the east
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Turkey evacuates 82 nationals from Libya after unrest
ISTANBUL: Turkey evacuated 82 of its nationals from the Libyan capital Tripoli after several days of fatal clashes between armed groups, foreign ministry sources said late Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Eighty-two citizens who wanted to return to Turkey were assisted in their departure from Libya and allowed to return home," the source said, referring to "the conflict and insecurity" that has gripped the North African nation in recent days. The move came a day after the Turkish embassy said in a post on Facebook that it was preparing to evacuate its nationals via a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul from the Libyan port city of Misrata, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) east of Tripoli. It said it would organise bus transport from the capital. The ministry did not give details about those who returned home and didn't say whether more flights were planned. Violence flared in the Libyan capital late on Monday between loyalist forces and powerful armed groups that the government is trying to dismantle. The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday said "at least eight civilians" were killed in heavy clashes, which took place over the following days, bringing air traffic to an almost total standstill. Although relative calm returned to Tripoli earlier on Friday, the situation remained highly volatile. Turkey, which backs the UN-recognised government in Tripoli led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, called on Wednesday for a truce and said it was "closely monitoring" the situation. Libya has struggled to recover from years of unrest since the NATO-backed 2011 uprising that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi, with the country split between Dbeibah's government in the west and a rival authority backed by strongman in the east.
Iraqi News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Libya's Tripoli back to calm after bout of deadly violence
Tripoli – Flights resumed on Friday at Tripoli airport as businesses and markets reopened after days of deadly fighting between armed groups in the Libyan capital. 'Last night, for the first time since Monday, residents of the capital were able to sleep without hearing explosions or gunfire,' an interior ministry official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. After the bout of violence that pitted armed groups aligned with the Tripoli government and rival factions it seeks to dismantle, the official said: 'We believe the situation is moving toward a ceasefire.' Security forces were out in force for an anti-government demonstration joined by around 1,000 people from various parts of the capital, AFP journalists reported. But there were no immediate reports of any disturbances. Ahead of the demonstration, the UN Support Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, had underlined 'citizens' right to peaceful protest' and warned against 'any escalation of violence'. Authorities have deployed teams to clear the streets of barricades, burned-out vehicles and rubble caused by the violence, the latest outburst in Libya which has remained deeply divided since the 2011 NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi. The country is split between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and a rival administration in the east controlled by the family of military strongman Khalifa Haftar. The violence in Tripoli was sparked by the killing of Abdelghani al-Kikli, head of the Support and Stability Apparatus (SSA) faction, by the Dbeibah-aligned 444 Brigade. A second wave of clashes pitted the 444 Brigade against another group, the Radaa force, which controls parts of eastern Tripoli and several key state institutions. A string of executive orders had sought to dismantle Radaa and dissolve other Tripoli-based armed groups, excluding the 444 Brigade. UNSMIL said on Thursday there was a 'truce' in Tripoli, calling on 'parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue'. It said that 'at least eight civilians' were killed in the clashes, 'which drew armed groups from outside the city and subjected heavily populated neighbourhoods to heavy artillery fire'. The interior ministry source said authorities were patrolling key parts in Tripoli, as 'armed groups' vehicles' withdrew from flashpoint areas. 'It's a positive thing, and it indicates good intentions,' said the source. Human rights group Amnesty International demanded that 'militia leaders (be) held to account after the outbreak of violence in Tripoli'. It said for years, groups including the SSA 'terrorised people in Tripoli through enforced disappearances, torture, and other crimes under international law'. The International Criminal Court announced on Thursday that Libya had recognised its jurisdiction over allegations of war crimes committed in the North African country since 2011.
France 24
16-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Libya's Tripoli back to calm after bout of deadly violence
"Last night, for the first time since Monday, residents of the capital were able to sleep without hearing explosions or gunfire," an interior ministry official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. After the bout of violence that pitted armed groups aligned with the Tripoli government and rival factions it seeks to dismantle, the official said: "We believe the situation is moving toward a ceasefire." Security forces were out in force for an anti-government demonstration joined by around 1,000 people from various parts of the capital, AFP journalists reported. But there were no immediate reports of any disturbances. Ahead of the demonstration, the UN Support Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, had underlined "citizens' right to peaceful protest" and warned against "any escalation of violence". Authorities have deployed teams to clear the streets of barricades, burned-out vehicles and rubble caused by the violence, the latest outburst in Libya which has remained deeply divided since the 2011 NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi. The country is split between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and a rival administration in the east controlled by the family of military strongman Khalifa Haftar. The violence in Tripoli was sparked by the killing of Abdelghani al-Kikli, head of the Support and Stability Apparatus (SSA) faction, by the Dbeibah-aligned 444 Brigade. A second wave of clashes pitted the 444 Brigade against another group, the Radaa force, which controls parts of eastern Tripoli and several key state institutions. A string of executive orders had sought to dismantle Radaa and dissolve other Tripoli-based armed groups, excluding the 444 Brigade. UNSMIL said on Thursday there was a "truce" in Tripoli, calling on "parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue". It said that "at least eight civilians" were killed in the clashes, "which drew armed groups from outside the city and subjected heavily populated neighbourhoods to heavy artillery fire". The interior ministry source said authorities were patrolling key parts in Tripoli, as "armed groups' vehicles" withdrew from flashpoint areas. "It's a positive thing, and it indicates good intentions," said the source. Human rights group Amnesty International demanded that "militia leaders (be) held to account after the outbreak of violence in Tripoli". It said for years, groups including the SSA "terrorised people in Tripoli through enforced disappearances, torture, and other crimes under international law". The International Criminal Court announced on Thursday that Libya had recognised its jurisdiction over allegations of war crimes committed in the North African country since 2011.
