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Libya: conflicts at Tripoli airport, at least 11 dead and 27 injured

Airplanes and traffic suspended. Emergency state declared

Violent conflicts this morning at Tripoli-Mitiga International Airport, Libya, saw two armed groups (Zamrina militia of Bashir Al Buqra and the special deterrence forces -Rada-Tripoline of Hathem al Tajouri) opposed, determining the closure to the air traffic of the airport. Nasseraldin Shaeb, head of the national civil aviation authority has announced that all connections to Tripoli have been diverted...

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Tripoli, Libya, 01/15/2018 13:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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