Clashes erupted earlier this morning between forces Libya’s Government of National Unity and the Libyan National Army (LNA) in Sabha, according to multiple press reports.
The GNU-affiliated 116th Battalion, led by Masoud Jadi, reportedly launched a surprise attack against LNA forces in the Southern city around 2 A.M.
An LNA source told the press that the army managed to repel the attack, forcing the GNU force to retreat.
No reports of human casualties so far. The interim government is yet to publicly address the incident.