The Tripoli government seems to have succeeded in imposing peace in the militia clashes that erupted in the small hours of this morning in both Zawia and Surman.

This came through the intervention of a so-called ‘‘conflict resolution’’ force: The 52nd Infantry Brigade.

The Brigade arrived as a neutral force from outside the conflict area and is aligned with the Tripoli government. Announcing its arrival the Brigade stated:

‘‘In implementation of the instructions of the Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army and the Commander of the West Coast Military Region

The 52nd Infantry Brigade announces that the security situation in the city of Surman is safe and the road is open and suitable for use the public

Despite the clashes that took place today in some areas, we assure our honourable citizens that:

Al-Harsha Gate – Al-Rabesh (the car scrapyard) Road – Al-Musfat (Zawia Refinery) Road – the Sabriya Traffic Lights Junction – the Mutrad Traffic Lights Junction – Surman Prison – the First Surman Traffic Lights Junction- the Second Surman Traffic Lights Junction – All military headquarters in Surman – the Surman Support and Stability Camp: All are fully secured by units of the 52nd Infantry Brigade.

We also assure you that the coastal road is open in both directions and traffic is normal.

Militia Clashes in Zawia and Surman Close Coastal Road

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