Armed groups deployed in the suburbs of Libya's capital on Tuesday, sparking security fears ahead of an expected delay of presidential elections, as three key candidates met in the country's east. The mobilisations came as Libyans await an official announcement that presidential elections, set for Friday, have been postponed. Armed groups had also deployed in Tripoli's streets last week after the unity government dismissed Abdulbasit Marwan, a senior military official backed by several of Tripoli's powerful armed groups. The Libyan capital is under the control of an array of armed groups affiliated with the defence and interior ministries. Myriad armed groups, foreign forces and mercenaries have filled the void.

Source: Libya Today December 21, 2021 18:07 UTC