Mitiga airport has suspended all flights

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As a result of armed clashes at the airport of the capital Tripoli killed at least 20 people, and approximately 60 wounded.

This was reported by representatives of the national consensus government of Libya, reports Reuters.

“The national consensus government reported that armed groups attacked the airport in an attempt to escape from located near the airport and the prison of militants”, – stated in the message.

In the secret service of Libya, added that the airport was attacked by the people of a militant leader, known as Bashir (Bashir ‘the Cow’).

According to the Agency, shots were heard in the capital. In addition, the Mitiga airport has suspended all flights.

We will remind, last year in France successfully held talks supported by the United Nations heads of government of Libya Faiza al-Serraia and a General of Caliph Haftarot, whose forces control the East of the country, the two governments agreed to a truce.