Tripoli reinforces security following armed clashes between rival forces

Tripoli witnessed heightened security on Monday,June 9,after fierce overnight clashes erupted between factions aligned with the Stabilization Support Apparatus and the General Security Agency.

The brief but intense violence,which unfolded in the early hours,prompted an immediate response from Government-affiliated units. In the aftermath,the Ministry of Interior announced the deployment of additional patrols in volatile neighborhoods to reinforce calm,protect civilians,and secure public and private infrastructure.

The Ministry of Defense issued a separate communiqué affirming its allegiance to the directives of the Supreme Commander of the Libyan Army and the temporary security committee tasked with overseeing military arrangements. Commending the professionalism of state forces for avoiding escalation despite provocation,the ministry warned against further breaches of the truce. It also expressed readiness to enforce necessary measures to preserve national sovereignty and public order,reinforcing the state’s authority over all military deployments.

While no official casualty figures were released,the clashes alarmed Tripoli’s residents and underscored the fragile state of security in the capital. The Defense Ministry confirmed that order had been restored and calm prevailed in affected districts. Authorities emphasized that sustained coordination among state institutions remains vital to stabilizing the city,ensuring peace,and preventing a relapse into factional violence.