2023 Tripoli clashes
In August 2023, clashes broke out in Tripoli, Libya. between the Special Deterrence Force (RADA) and the 444th Combat Brigade, two of the strongest military forces in the city. The fierce fighting erupted on 14 August until late on 15 August, which forced the city's main airport to close. At least 55 people were reported dead. This is the deadliest armed clash of 2023 in Tripoli.
| 2023 Tripoli clashes | |||||
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| Part of the Libyan Crisis | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
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444th Brigade
| RADA Special Deterrence Forces | ||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Mahmoud Hamza (alleged) | Abdul Raouf Kara | ||||
| Strength | |||||
| unknown | unknown | ||||
| At least 55 people were killed and 146 others injured | |||||
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