Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital trap civilians, authorities say

By JACK JEFFERY
Associated Press

CAIRO (AP) — Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital have left residents trapped in their homes and unable to escape the violence. The fighting on Tuesday appears to be the most intense to shake Tripoli this year. An official said there were at least four dead but it was not immediately clear if they were militiamen or civilians. The clashes erupted late on Monday between militiamen from the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force. Local media reports said tensions flared after a senior commander of the 444 brigade was allegedly detained by the rival group at an airport in Tripoli earlier in the day.