Egypt evacuates 71 citizens from Tripoli after violent clashes between rival militias, as Libya faces renewed instability and political turmoil.
Egypt has repatriated 71 of its nationals from Tripoli following a surge in violence sparked by clashes between rival militias in the Libyan capital.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry confirmed that a special EgyptAir flight on Friday facilitated the return of citizens who had requested evacuation amid the unrest.
The clashes, which occurred between May 12 and 15, involved an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government and factions it aimed to dismantle.
Artillery exchanges in the city center resulted in at least eight fatalities, according to United Nations reports.
Although a semblance of calm has returned to Tripoli, the situation remains volatile.
Public demonstrations demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah have intensified, reflecting deep-seated political divisions.
In a similar move, Turkey evacuated 82 of its nationals from Tripoli last week, underscoring the escalating concerns over safety in the region.
Libya continues to grapple with instability since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that ousted longtime leader Muammar Qaddafi.
The country remains divided between the UN-recognized government in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east, complicating efforts toward national reconciliation.
