Intense Clashes and Casualties Shake Libya's Capital Tripoli
Clashes between rival militias in Tripoli, Libya continue despite the release of military commander Mahmoud Hamza, who was detained by the Special Deterrence Force. The fighting has trapped civilians in their homes, with an unclear death toll and numerous injuries. The Health Ministry has appealed for blood donations to aid casualties. The clashes have disrupted flights and highlighted the ongoing political stalemate in Libya, with divisions between factions supporting the Government of National Unity and those favoring renegade General Khalifa Haftar. The United Nations and international embassies have called for an immediate end to the violence.