Libya Rival PM Flees Capital After Militia Violence

Libya’s two governments are both backed by armed groups. Violence erupted in Tripoli after one tried to establish authority there.

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers was forced to leave the capital Tripoli on Tuesday just hours after he arrived to establish his government there, following clashes between warring militias.

Former Interior Minister Bashagha had arrived in Tripoli with several ministers, according to his office.

Fathi Bashagha had been appointed by the country’s eastern parliament,…

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