Tripoli has regained stability after violent confrontations erupted between rival armed groups earlier this week. The restoration of calm came after the Presidential Council’s Truce Committee intervened and deployed its conflict resolution forces across the capital.
Commander Emced el-Malti of the 222nd Reserve Brigade, who also serves on the Truce Committee, confirmed to local media that their coordinated deployment was instrumental in halting the violence. These forces were dispatched to all areas affected by the clashes to prevent further escalation and restore public order.
The unrest began on May 12 after the head of the Stability Support Unit, a government-affiliated security entity operating in Tripoli, was killed. This triggered immediate confrontations among rival factions. In response, the 444th Brigade, under the Ministry of Defence, swiftly moved in to secure the Stability Support Unit’s headquarters and the surrounding Abu Salim district.
On May 13, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dibeybe released a statement commending both military and police forces for their efforts in reestablishing state authority during the unfolding security crisis. His remarks reflected the government’s resolve to reinforce central control in areas prone to unrest.
However, tensions escalated again in the early hours of May 14 when a new round of fighting broke out between government forces and another powerful armed group. Plumes of smoke were seen rising over several neighborhoods as clashes intensified.
Later that day, the Defence Ministry announced a ceasefire across all affected parts of Tripoli in a bid to safeguard civilian lives and prevent further destruction. The ceasefire provided space for the Truce Committee to strengthen its presence and mediate between conflicting parties.
The Committee’s intervention and the deployment of conflict resolution forces have been central to calming the situation. Their efforts have helped bring an end to the violence and restore a sense of stability to the capital, which has faced recurring security challenges in recent years.