Violent Clashes Erupt in Libya After Top Official AssassinatedUpdated May 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM EDT
Newsweek
Rival gunman exchanged fire in Libya's capital following the killing of a local militia leader in clashes which prompted international calls for calm.
Following the night of violence, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday that security had been restored.
The clashes followed the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, also known as "Gheniwa," who is the head of the powerful Stability Support Authority (SSA) militia. ...
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An Islamist civil war just erupted in Libya, fueled by Turkish-backed jihadist factions. This has nothing to do with Israel or Gaza, but don't expect activists to care. Right NOW, Tripoli is under fire, with tanks in the streets and gunfire echoing after the assassination of jihadist militia leader Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (also known as Gheniwa),reportedly killed by a Hamas-style Muslim Brotherhood terrorist, similar to those behind the Pahalgam attack in India.
Will the UN call for a ceasefire? Humanitarian aid? Peace talks?
Silence.
Meanwhile, Turkey isn’t thrilled that Trump is ignoring them during his Middle East visit. So they’re flexing:
Hosting Ukraine’s leader
Sending their Syrian “friends” for PR
And reminding the world, “Hey, we still occupy part of Libya. Don’t forget us!”
Proxy war? Check. Chaos? Check. Hypocrisy? As loud as the gunfire in Tripoli.
5:58 PM · May 12, 2025
