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Aircraft raid on Tripoli airport

The clashes between the forces of Haftar and al-Sarraj continue

The only airport still open and functioning in the Libyan capital -at Mitiga- was closed this afternoon following the air raid carried out in the area by the forces of General Khalifa Haftar, who is trying to enter Tripoli to "overthrow" the government of Fayez al-Sarraj. The fighting started last Saturday continues and so far has caused 32 deaths and 50 wounded -strictly civilians- in addition to...

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Tripoli, Libya, 04/08/2019 15:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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