Sunday, August 24, 2014

Libyan Civil War -- News Updates August 24, 2014



Libya Crisis: Tensions Rise As Tripoli Airport Seized -- BBC

An armed militia alliance in Libya has captured Tripoli's international airport after a battle lasting nearly a month.

Islamist-affiliated forces from Misrata and other cities took over the airport from the Zintan militia, which has held it for three years.

Libya's new parliament, largely opposed to the Islamists, condemned the move.

Violence in Libya has surged recently between the rival groups who overthrew Muammar Gaddafi in the 2011 uprising.

The airport, Libya's largest, has been closed for over a month because of the fighting.

Hundreds have died since fighting broke out in Tripoli in July. Millions of dollars in damage has been caused to the airport.

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More News On Libya's Civil War

Forces from Libyan city of Misrata say they seized Tripoli airport -- Reuters
Libya Islamist militias 'seize Tripoli airport' -- AFP
Forces from Libyan city of Misrata seize Tripoli's main airport -- The Guardian
Libyan militants claim to have taken control of Tripoli's main airport -- FOX News
Libya in new crisis as Islamist 'terrorists' seize airport -- AFP
Libyan Militia Accuses Egypt, UAE of Airstrikes -- AP
War planes attack Libyan capital again: residents -- Reuters
Libya Islamists Seize Tripoli Airport as Parliament Duel Set -- Bloomberg

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