At least 8 people killed in armed groups clashes eastern Tripoli

Armed clashes erupted late at night on Saturday in the town of Garabulli, some 60 km to the est of Tripoli.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to the Libyan News, the clashes are between armed groups from Garabulli and others from the city of Tarhouna, some 88 km to the southeast of Tripoli.
The eyewitnesses and local sources added that at least 8 people were killed in the clashes and many others were injured.
It is not known for now what was the reason that triggered the overnight clashes.
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