Egypt has issued an urgent appeal for calm amid intensifying armed clashes in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, urging all factions to prioritise national interests and immediately halt hostilities.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence, warning that further escalation could plunge Libya into open conflict, threatening both civilian lives and the country’s fragile political institutions.
“The continuation of these hostilities threatens not only the lives of civilians but also the unity and institutions of the Libyan state,” the ministry said, calling for restraint and a return to dialogue.
Egypt also advised its citizens in Libya to remain indoors, stay vigilant, and maintain contact with the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli. An emergency hotline has been activated for those in need of assistance.
The latest wave of fighting has broken out between units aligned with the Government of National Unity and the Special Deterrence Force (Radaa), which is reportedly supported by western-based military factions. The clashes are believed to be linked to disputes over control of key security facilities resisting orders to integrate under the Libyan Army’s command.