LibyaGiniva Brigade close to the National Unity Government recognized by the United Nations in Tripoli, the capital of Turkey, and Eymen ed-Tacuri, close to Fethi Başağa, who was appointed as the Prime Minister by the House of Representatives in Tobruk. armed group Nighttime clashes continue.
Emergency Service Spokesperson Malek Merset said in a statement that comedian Mustafa Baraka, known for his videos on social media, was shot in the chest and died during the clashes.
Merset also announced that at least 5 civilians were injured in the clashes in Tripoli.
In the images shared on social media, houses and vehicles damaged due to clashes were seen.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Presidential and parliamentary elections were decided to be held in Libya on 24 December, but the elections were canceled due to the candidacy crisis.
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The House of Representatives in Tobruk, in the east of the country, stated that the mandate of the National Unity Government had expired and elected former Interior Minister Fethi Başağa as prime minister.
UN Abdulhamid Dibeybe, the Prime Minister of the Libyan National Unity Government, which was recognized by the Libyan National Unity Government, refused to resign, stating that he had acted in violation of the Geneva Agreement and that he would hand over the task to an elected government.
Both sides are supported by different militias.
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