Friday, 12 March, 2021 - 06:15
Libya s Prime Minister-designate Abdulhamid Dbeibeh speaks during a press conference in the capital, Tripoli, on Feb. 25, 2021. (Getty Images) Cairo – Khaled Mahmoud
Clashes between rival militias broke out again in the Libyan capital Tripoli soon after parliament granted the interim government its vote of confidence.
The fighting took place between militias loyal to the outgoing Government of National Accord (GNA).
Local media and witnesses reported that Turkish drones were flying at a low altitude over the city of Tajoura east of Tripoli. The aircraft had taken off from the capital’s Mitiga airport on a surveillance mission.
Tanks and military vehicles were also spotted in Tripoli amid the spike in tensions caused by the militia clashes.