Fighting erupts in Libya: tanks on the streets of Tripoli
13 May 09:16Fighting between Misrata and Tripoli forces has resumed in Libya after the assassination of commander Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (Geniwa). This is reported by Clash Report, "Komersant Ukrainian" informs
A shooting has been reported on the streets of Tripoli. A lot of military equipment has appeared on the streets.
The Libyan Foreign Ministry called on civilians in Tripoli to stay home.
BIG: Civil war breaking out between Misrata and Tripoli in Libya!
– Clash Report (@clashreport) May 12, 2025
Heavy gunfire reported in Tripoli, with tanks and military vehicles deployed after Libyan militia leader Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (aka Gheniwa) was assassinated.
The Interior Ministry has advised residents to stay… pic.twitter.com/MT1ZXwns48
It is noted that the shooting was heard in different parts of the capital. According to unconfirmed reports, the fighting is taking place between the forces of Misrata and Tripoli.
Civil war erupted in Tripoli Libya. Hospitals are called to move to emergency mode.
– Adi 🎗 (@Adi13) May 12, 2025
Abdul Ghani Al-Kikli, a leader of the state-recognized and funded ‘Stability Support Apparatus’ (SSA) militia, has reportedly been killed in the fighting.
The world is a mess pic.twitter.com/DoYOsGwDh7
In addition, civilian aircraft have been reported to be evacuated from Mitiga airport due to fears of clashes between the warring parties.
🇱🇾🔥❗️ A smoke column can be seen rising from the Libyan capital, Tripoli, amid heavy clashes. #Libya pic.twitter.com/UgQOlzOznO
– Niv Calderon (@nivcalderon) May 12, 2025
“The Mitiga International Airport Authority announces the complete suspension of air traffic and the rerouting of flights arriving at Mitiga Airport,” Libya Today 24 reports.
#Watch
– LIBYA TODAY 24 – ENGLISH (@Libyatoday24) May 12, 2025
Aircraft stationed at Mitiga Airport have been redirected to Misrata and Benghazi airports due to fears of potential armed clashes in the vicinity of the airport.#libyanews #Urgent #Libya_Today pic.twitter.com/muVfrOPx9e
🔴Libya’daki iki hükümetten Ulusal Birlik’in kontrolündeki Trablus’ta silahlı güçler arasında şiddetli çatışmalar
– The Cradle Turkiye (@cradleturkiye) May 12, 2025
🔴İstikrarı Destekleme Aygıtı Karargahı’nın rakip güçlerce ele geçirilmesinin ardından, Havaalanı Yolu üzerindeki İç Güvenlik ve İçişleri Bakanlığı karargahı. .. pic.twitter.com/Xy7zyBy3bR
