Libya: Rival Factions Clash in Tripoli as PM Bashagha Forced to Flee

Clashes have reportedly erupted in Libya’s capital, Tripoli as the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, tried to take over the government there. However, he was forced back by a rival administration that has refused to cede power.

Bashagha reportedly entered Tripoli overnight after two months of stalemate between Libya’s rival administrations, but withdrew hours later as fighting rocked the capital.

The sound of heavy weapons and automatic gunfire could be heard across Tripoli on…