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| Clashes in Tripoli between Tripoli Revolutionaries’ Brigade and Misratan forces |
| 2016-09-11 |
| [Libya Herald] Clashes broke out this afternoon between the Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... Revolutionaries’ Brigade (TRB) and a Misratan militia near Triq al-Sika ("Railway Road") and in the area of the Sidi Masri roundabout. They continued until late night. Heavy weapons were used and the firing was random, especially in the area along the main road by Tripoli University and Tripoli Medical Centre, causing panic among passing drivers and passengers. The festivities also continued after sunset to Hay Demashque and by the government hospitality buildings there opposite the Rixos hotel, currently being used by the State Council. The festivities followed a warning three days ago from the TRB, led by Haithem Tajouri ...Commander of the pro-(Islamist) government First Support Brigade... , to people who had misappropriated land on government land between the adjoining Hadba and Abu Sleem districts to quit the area and remove buildings erected within 72 hours or force would be used against them. Most of those who had taken over the land are alleged to be Misratans linked to the militias. This evening at checkpoints set by the TRB near Sidi Masri district, it is reported that anyone from Misrata was being tossed in the clink Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! . Misratans in Tripoli have been phoning each other warning them to avoid the area. There has been growing resentment in the capital at the presence of the Misratan forces which are being used to protect the Presidency Council and equally between them and local militias. There have already been several festivities between the TRB and Misratan militias. |
| Posted by:Fred |