The clashes first erupted on Monday following the killing of major militant chief Abdelghani al-Kikli and the sudden defeat of his Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) group by factions aligned with Dbeibeh.

The following day, the UN-recognized government said it had begun asserting control. A ceasefire also came into effect across Tripoli on Wednesday.

However, witnesses and local media reported a resumption of the fighting.

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) called for calm, warning that the situation could “spiral out of control”.

“Attacking and damaging civilian infrastructure, physically harming civilians, and jeopardizing the lives and safety of the population may constitute crimes under international law. Those responsible will be held accountable for their actions,” it added.

Libya has been embroiled in a political conflict since long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in 2011, leading to the emergence of several armed groups.

Despite a 2020 ceasefire, the country remains divided, with the Government of National Unity ruling in Tripoli and the country’s northwest and the Government of National Stability ruling in Benghazi in the east.

PressTV report

The protesters/ rioters are paving the grounds for another NATO intervention, as the first one was beneficiary.