Libya's Capital Tripoli Rocked By A Week Of Heavy Street Battles. State Of Emergency Declared

Al Jazeera: State of emergency declared in Tripoli after days of fighting

At least 39 have been killed and nearly 100 others wounded in ongoing battles between rival militias in Libyan capital.

Libya's UN-backed government has announced a state of emergency in the capital, Tripoli, and its outskirts after several days of fierce fighting between rival armed groups.

At least 39 people, including civilians, have been killed in the violence and nearly 100 others wounded.

"Due to the danger of the current situation and for the sake of the public interest, the presidential council declares a state of emergency ... to protect and secure civilians, public and private possessions and vital institutions," the Government of National Accord (GNA) said in a statement on Sunday.

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More News On The Ongoing Violence In Libya's Capital Tripoli

Libya Announces State of Emergency in Tripoli -- VOA/AP
Libya declares state of emergency in Tripoli -- Times of Malta
Libya government in Tripoli announces state of emergency -- Arab News
Two killed in rocket strike on camp in Tripoli: activist -- Reuters
Hundreds escape prison near Libya's Tripoli: police -- France 24
Libya Chaos: Rockets Rain Down On Tripoli, Mass Prison Break Of 400, Week Of Street Battles -- Zero Hedge
Western countries urge calm after deadly Tripoli clashes -- BBC
US, France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli -- Reuters