Tripoli - Libya update today

Shelling has yet again started at the Tripoli International Airport. Islamist militias are currently firing mortar rounds, rockets and tank fire at the Airport. This latest fighting began earlier this morning within 2 days of a truce being reached with the Zintani brigades based there.

Images on social media are currently showing huge plumes of black smoke coming from the airport with at least 1 aircraft on fire. According to one airport official, "it was the most intense bombardment so far."

Gunfire and blasts were also heard in Abu Slim neighbourhood, just south of the airport, where residents said the battles pitched rival militias against each other.

Libya's main international airport has been closed since Sunday, with rockets causing damage to aircraft and the main terminal building. Warnings from officials indicate that the facility could remain closed for months.

Anyone wishing to travel to Libya at present should seek the assistance of a security company and consider a road move from Tunisia.

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Thanks to SNE for the latest update.

Photo: With thanks to AFP Photo/Mahmud Turkia