UN-brokered ceasefire agreed in south Tripoli militia fighting
By Sami Zaptia. UNSMIL brokered a ceasefire today between militias taking part in fighting in south Tripoli (Photo: UNSMIL). Frankfurt,...
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Gunfire and shelling still reported despite mediated truce in south Tripoli militia fighting
By Sami Zaptia. Frankfurt, 30 August 2018: Gunfire and shells were still being reported by south Tripoli residents despite a...
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By Sami Zaptia. The HoR failed yesterday to muster a quorum needed to pass the constitutional amendment needed to pass...
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