According to Reuters, fierce clashes broke out in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, on the evening of the 26th, and the local exchange of fire and explosions could be heard, and the conflict lasted until the early morning of the 27th. According to the report, the clashes occurred because of the exchange of fire between local rival factions.
Reuters: Clashes broke out in the Libyan capital, where exchanges of fire and explosions could be heard
The report quoted eyewitnesses as saying the clashes took place in downtown Tripoli, and the shootings that lasted for hours sparked panic and concern among locals.
"It's horrible. My family and I couldn't sleep because of the conflict. Too loud, too frightening," a resident living in central Tripoli said of the clashes, "we must stay sober in case we have to flee quickly". The report also quoted a local 23-year-old student as saying that after the bullet hit their apartment building, he fled with his family that night and "we can't stay any longer".
Reuters said the Libyan government had not commented on the matter.
Strategically located with abundant and high-quality oil and gas resources, Libya was once a rich country. In 2010, Libya's GDP per capita exceeded $12,000. In 2011, western countries led by the United States intervened militarily in Libya under the guise of "freedom" and "democracy", triggering civil unrest in the country. For 11 years, Libya's political situation has continued to be volatile, armed conflict and a deteriorating security situation.
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