Calm Returns to Tripoli After Libyan Forces Conclude Successful Military Operation

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Calm Returns to Tripoli After Libyan Forces Conclude Successful Military Operation

The government's operation against dangerous criminal groups in Libya's capital Tripoli, active since 2011, succeeded in just three hours, said Mahmoud Hamza, commander of the 444th Combat Brigade, which led the operation.

What's known about of the events overnight in Tripoli?

▪The MoD of the Government of National Unity confirmed that the military operation in Tripoli was completed successfully early Tuesday morning.

▪Government forces took full control over the headquarters of the Support and Stability Apparatus.

▪Abdelghani al-Kikli, head of the Support and Stability Apparatus, was killed during the fighting.

▪The 444th Brigade secured Abu Salim district, the main base of the Support and Stability Apparatus. The situation is under the government's control.

▪PM Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibeh praised the Interior and Defense Ministries and security forces for a "major success" in restoring state authority and security in the capital.

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