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01
Sep 2025
15:19 UTC

Libya Alert: Armed clashes reported near Tripoli’s al-Ghiran area as of evening hours on September 1; avoid all travel

Current Situation:

  • Emerging social media reports indicate that violent clashes erupted during the evening hours (local time) of September 1 between militia groups at al-Ghiran, located between Tripoli and Janzour.
  • Unconfirmed reports indicate the confrontation involved the General Security Service, led by Abdullah al-Trabulsi, and elements linked to the Zintan Military Council, prompting the closure of all roads leading into the area.
  • Footage from the scene shows multiple military vehicles and audible gunfire.
  • No casualties were reported at the time of writing.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Tripoli during the evening hours of September 1 are advised to avoid all travel to the al-Ghiran area due to the ongoing clashes and the associated risk of collateral damage.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Extreme
AFFECTED AREA al-Ghiran, Tripoli; Libya
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation:

  • Emerging social media reports indicate that violent clashes erupted during the evening hours (local time) of September 1 between militia groups at al-Ghiran, located between Tripoli and Janzour.
  • Unconfirmed reports indicate the confrontation involved the General Security Service, led by Abdullah al-Trabulsi, and elements linked to the Zintan Military Council, prompting the closure of all roads leading into the area.
  • Footage from the scene shows multiple military vehicles and audible gunfire.
  • No casualties were reported at the time of writing.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Tripoli during the evening hours of September 1 are advised to avoid all travel to the al-Ghiran area due to the ongoing clashes and the associated risk of collateral damage.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Extreme
AFFECTED AREA al-Ghiran, Tripoli; Libya
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible