Libya clashes kill 12, spark fears of new warVideos posted online show burned-out cars, buildings riddled with bullet holes, and mosque on fireAPBy AFP Published: Sat 27 Aug 2022, 9:10 PMClashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 12 people and damaged six hospitals in Libya's capital Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new conflict. Early on Saturday evening, the health ministry in Tripoli gave a preliminary toll of 12 dead and 87 wounded from the fighting. Six hospitals were hit and ambulances were unable to reach areas affected by the clashes, the ministry had said earlier, condemning "war crimes". The US embassy in Libya said it was "very concerned" about the clashes. "They stand to benefit from western Libya divisions and have a better negotiating position once the dust settles."

Source: Libya Today August 27, 2022 21:44 UTC