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Tripoli lies at the western extremity of Libya close to the Tunisian border, on the continent of Africa. Over a thousand kilometers (621 miles) separates Tripoli from Libya's second largest city, Benghazi. Coastal oases alternate with sandy areas and lagoons along the shores of Tripolitania for more than 300 km (190 mi).
Jun 25, 2024 · Tripoli, capital city of Libya. Situated in northwestern Libya along the Mediterranean coast, it is the country’s largest city and chief seaport. The city is divided into old and new quarters. The ancient walled city, or medina, lies along the harbor and is dominated by a 16th-century Spanish castle.
Aug 29, 2022 · Libya’s worst fighting for two years suddenly hit the capital, Tripoli, on Saturday. This explains what led to the violence, why it matters, and how things may play out.
Reuters. A member of an armed group affiliated with Libya's Ministry of Interior in Tripoli in August, following clashes that left more than 50 killed and 150 wounded. Armed groups that have...
Aug 17, 2023 · The worst armed clashes in a year have killed 55 people in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, authorities have said. The death toll from the fighting was announced on Wednesday by Tripoli’s health ...
Libya in landmark deal over Tripoli militias' exit. Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes. Africa. 16 Aug 2023.
Tripoli (Arabic: طرابلس, Tarabulus) is the capital, largest city, principal harbour and biggest commercial and manufacturing centre of the North African country of Libya. Tripoli is in the north-west of Libya on the Mediterranean Sea. The city has a population of some 1.68 million people.
Jun 4, 2020 · Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has regained full control of Tripoli after recapturing the capital's airport. Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces have been besieging the city...
Apr 9, 2022 · Tripoli (Arabic: طرابلس Ṭarābulus) is the capital, largest city of Libya. It is also the principal harbour and biggest commercial and manufacturing centre of the North African country. Tripoli is located in the north-west of Libya and is situated on the Mediterranean Sea.
Jun 5, 2020 · After 14 months and hundreds of lives lost, renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar’s attempt to seize Tripoli and become Libya’s ruler is effectively over.
