27 dead in Libya as clashes continue to escalate between rival militias
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At least 27 people have died in Libya as clashes that erupted late Monday continue to escalate between rival militias 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force.
The clashes erupted late Monday between militiamen from the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, according to local media. Tensions flared after Mahmoud Hamza, a senior commander of the 444 brigade, was allegedly detained by the rival group at an airport in Tripoli earlier in the day, the reports said.
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It is unclear how many of the dead were militiamen or civilians. The Red Crescent did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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