Libya: Defense Ministry to carry out airstrikes, urges residents away

The government in Tripoli’s Ministry of Defense announced on July 30th that they intend to target areas with airstrikes that are described as “dens of outlaw groups” housing individuals who are allegedly involved in human trafficking and drug smuggling, according to the Libya Observer.

The ministry has emphasised that they are prioritising the safety of citizens, and urged residents in nearby areas to distance themselves from the areas.

Similar strikes were carried out earlier this year in northwestern Libya by the Western Coast Military Zone who claimed they were eliminating smuggling hubs.

Libya Observer