Close Menu
Libya Update NewsLibya Update News
  • Home
  • National
  • Region & World
    • The Maghreb
    • Middle East
  • Business
    • Oil & Gas
    • Economy
    • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Health & Lifestyle
  • Sports
Facebook X (Twitter) RSS
Trending
  • Evaluation Committee Visits the Higher Institute for Engineering Technologies in Al-Gwarsha
  • Discussing the drafting of a law to combat domestic violence and establishing specialized offices for divorce cases
  • WAL surveys participants’ opinions at the Tripoli Theatrical Arts Festival
  • Libyan Media Corporation discusses activating the role of media and local radio stations in Traghan
  • Discovery of a new archaeological site in Shahhat dating back to the Hellenistic period
  • Al-Hasadi calls for the questioning of the Central Bank Governor before Parliament
  • Benghazi Municipality launches electronic payment system in implementation of a government decision
  • Sebha University Concludes Scientific Symposium on Tumor Research in the South
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Facebook X (Twitter) RSS
Libya Update NewsLibya Update News
Subscribe
Friday, 31 October 2025
  • Home
  • National
  • Region & World
    • The Maghreb
    • Middle East
  • Business
    • Oil & Gas
    • Economy
    • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Health & Lifestyle
  • Sports
Libya Update NewsLibya Update News
Home » 55 Killed, 146 Injured as Premier’s Ally Detained, Clashes Erupt in Tripoli

55 Killed, 146 Injured as Premier’s Ally Detained, Clashes Erupt in Tripoli

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 National 1 Min Read
55 Killed, 146 Injured as Premier’s Ally Detained, Clashes Erupt in Tripoli

TRIPOLI – The death toll from clashes in Tripoli has risen to 55 killed with another 146 injured, according to the city’s Emergency and Support Center, after forces detained an ally of the prime minister, triggering violence across the capital.

Brigadier General Mahmoud Hamza, a militia commander closely aligned with Prime Minister Abdel Hamid al-Dbeibeh, was arrested by the Deterrence Apparatus while traveling to Misrata earlier this week. The detention of the prime minister’s loyalist ignited retaliatory attacks from Hamza’s brigade and other allied militias across Tripoli.

The mounting casualties reflect the destructive violence unleashed in Tripoli as militias loyal to the detained Hamza retaliate against the forced apprehension of the prime minister’s associate.

Al-Dbeibeh has called for calm and brokered a deal with local leaders to hand over Hamza to a neutral militia for questioning. But tensions remain high as the clashes threaten to escalate into wider violence that could further destabilize Libya’s fragile government.

444 Dbeibeh Libya Mahmoud Hamza Tripoli
Follow on Google News Follow on Facebook Follow on X (Twitter)
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Reddit Telegram WhatsApp Copy Link
Previous ArticleIOM: 361 migrants intercepted and returned to Libya in a week
Next Article Top Militia Heads Gather to Support De-escalation in Tripoli

Keep Reading

Evaluation Committee Visits the Higher Institute for Engineering Technologies in Al-Gwarsha

Discussing the drafting of a law to combat domestic violence and establishing specialized offices for divorce cases

WAL surveys participants’ opinions at the Tripoli Theatrical Arts Festival

Libyan Media Corporation discusses activating the role of media and local radio stations in Traghan

Discovery of a new archaeological site in Shahhat dating back to the Hellenistic period

Al-Hasadi calls for the questioning of the Central Bank Governor before Parliament

Follow us on Twitter

The Libya Update Follow

Stay ahead of the curve with The #Libya Update - your go-to source for news and insights on Libyan politics, business, culture, and more. #LibyaNews

TheLibyaUpdate
thelibyaupdate The Libya Update @thelibyaupdate ·
1h

WAL surveys participants' opinions at the Tripoli Theatrical Arts Festival

...https://libyaupdate.com/wal-surveys-participants-opinions-at-the-tripoli-theatrical-arts-festival/

The #Libya Update

Reply on Twitter 1984245283673235546 Retweet on Twitter 1984245283673235546 Like on Twitter 1984245283673235546 Twitter 1984245283673235546
thelibyaupdate The Libya Update @thelibyaupdate ·
5h

Libyan Media Corporation discusses activating the role of media and local radio stations ...in Traghan

https://libyaupdate.com/libyan-media-corporation-discusses-activating-the-role-of-media-and-local-radio-stations-in-traghan/

The #Libya Update

Reply on Twitter 1984187749163807223 Retweet on Twitter 1984187749163807223 Like on Twitter 1984187749163807223 Twitter 1984187749163807223
thelibyaupdate The Libya Update @thelibyaupdate ·
6h

Discovery of a new archaeological site in Shahhat dating back to the Hellenistic period

...https://libyaupdate.com/discovery-of-a-new-archaeological-site-in-shahhat-dating-back-to-the-hellenistic-period/

The #Libya Update

Reply on Twitter 1984172573412700351 Retweet on Twitter 1984172573412700351 Like on Twitter 1984172573412700351 Twitter 1984172573412700351
libya update
Facebook X (Twitter) RSS

News

  • National News
  • The Maghreb News
  • Middle East News
  • Business News
  • Sports News

Company

  • Information
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • GDPR Policy

Categories

  • Editors’ Picks
  • Opinion
  • Health & Lifestyle
  • Videos
  • Infographics

Subscribe to Updates

    © 2025 All copyrights reserved. The Libya Update.
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertising

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.