14
May 2025
7:18 UTC
Libya Alert (UPDATE): Armed clashes reportedly ongoing during morning hours of May 14 near Tripoli’s CBL; avoid all travel, minimize all movement
Current Situation:
- Emerging reports indicate that armed clashes are ongoing near Tripoli’s Central Bank of Libya (CBL) during the morning hours (local time) on May 14.
- Videos of the incident circulated on social media indicate that gunfire was recorded near the site.
- Additionally, a shell reportedly impacted the Dhat el-Imad Complex near the Coastal Road.
- Residents of Zawiyat al-Dahmani and al-Dahra reportedly appealed to the Libyan Red Crescent to provide safe corridors for emergency evacuations.
- According to an unconfirmed report, the clashes are taking place between Brigade 444 and the RADA Special Deterrence Forces.
- Further reports indicate that clashes have been ongoing since the overnight hours in Tripoli’s Zawiyat al-Dahmani area. Footage from the incident depicts civilians’ vehicles on fire as result of the clashes.
Source: X
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Libya on May 14 are advised to avoid all travel to Tripoli in the coming hours due to the reported clashes.
- Those operating or residing in Tripoli are advised to minimize all movement and remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding any security directives or protocols.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Tripoli
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Emerging reports indicate that armed clashes are ongoing near Tripoli’s Central Bank of Libya (CBL) during the morning hours (local time) on May 14.
- Videos of the incident circulated on social media indicate that gunfire was recorded near the site.
- Additionally, a shell reportedly impacted the Dhat el-Imad Complex near the Coastal Road.
- Residents of Zawiyat al-Dahmani and al-Dahra reportedly appealed to the Libyan Red Crescent to provide safe corridors for emergency evacuations.
- According to an unconfirmed report, the clashes are taking place between Brigade 444 and the RADA Special Deterrence Forces.
- Further reports indicate that clashes have been ongoing since the overnight hours in Tripoli’s Zawiyat al-Dahmani area. Footage from the incident depicts civilians’ vehicles on fire as result of the clashes.
Source: X
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Libya on May 14 are advised to avoid all travel to Tripoli in the coming hours due to the reported clashes.
- Those operating or residing in Tripoli are advised to minimize all movement and remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding any security directives or protocols.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Tripoli
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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