Alliances could form as Tripoli clashes reach critical stage - September 24
This week was marked by a full resumption of clashes in Tripoli’s South, while reinforcements from Misrata raise concerns over prospect for clashes to expand further North.
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NOC attack further undermines confidence in Tripoli security - September 10
The week was marked by a tentative halt to heavy militia clashes in Tripoli’s South. Growing political rhetoric against the Government of National Accord (GNA) seemed to gradually replace skirmishes in Tripoli. However, this uneasy calm was short-lived after assailants, likely affiliated to the Islamic State (IS) attacked the National Oil Corporation HQ, undermining yet again confidence in Tripoli’s security situation.
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IS attack targets Kaam CP; heavy clashes erupt in Tripoli - August 27
This week was marked by an Islamic State (IS) attack targeting a checkpoint between Khoms and Zliten. Meanwhile, heavy clashes erupted in Tripoli’s South between Al-Kaniat militia and the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB). Thus far, the clashes have undermined the capital city’s security outlook and threaten to expand across other areas of Tripoli.
Read more: IS attack targets Kaam CP; heavy clashes erupt in Tripoli - August 27