{"id":133140,"date":"2025-05-17T02:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T02:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/a-police-officer-was-killed-during-an-attempted-assault-on-the-government-in-tripoli\/"},"modified":"2025-05-17T02:04:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T02:04:52","slug":"a-police-officer-was-killed-during-an-attempted-assault-on-the-government-in-tripoli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/a-police-officer-was-killed-during-an-attempted-assault-on-the-government-in-tripoli\/","title":{"rendered":"A police officer was killed during an attempted assault on the government in Tripoli."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n    <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/16\/0\/0\/3244\/2162\/556\/0\/75\/0\/08b87c6_ftp-import-images-1-n5vy7jddf6bb-5920370-01-06.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/16\/0\/0\/3244\/2162\/600\/0\/75\/0\/08b87c6_ftp-import-images-1-n5vy7jddf6bb-5920370-01-06.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/16\/0\/0\/3244\/2162\/664\/0\/75\/0\/08b87c6_ftp-import-images-1-n5vy7jddf6bb-5920370-01-06.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/16\/0\/0\/3244\/2162\/700\/0\/75\/0\/08b87c6_ftp-import-images-1-n5vy7jddf6bb-5920370-01-06.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/16\/0\/0\/3244\/2162\/800\/0\/75\/0\/08b87c6_ftp-import-images-1-n5vy7jddf6bb-5920370-01-06.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" alt=\"Demonstrators gathered on the Place des Martyrs, in Tripoli, asked for the resignation of the Government of Libyan national unity, on May 16, 2025.\" width=\"664\" height=\"443\"><\/source>\n    <\/picture>\n    <noscript><br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/16\/0\/0\/3244\/2162\/664\/0\/75\/0\/08b87c6_ftp-import-images-1-n5vy7jddf6bb-5920370-01-06.jpg\" alt=\"Demonstrators gathered on the Place des Martyrs, in Tripoli, asked for the resignation of the Government of Libyan national unity, on May 16, 2025.\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Demonstrators gathered on the Place des Martyrs, in Tripoli, asked for the resignation of the Government of Libyan national unity, on May 16, 2025.<br \/>\n      <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8211; \/ AFP<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Tensions in **Tripoli** recently escalated leading to tragic consequences. On May 16, the government of national unity confirmed the **death** of a police officer who was securing the Prime Minister&#8217;s office. He was reportedly shot by unknown assailants and **succumbed to his injuries**, as reported in a press release from the government of national unity.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\">\n      <span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"catcher__desc\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"icon__premium\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Article reserved for our subscribers<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n        **Libya on the threshold of a politico-military recomposition after the Tripoli clashes**<br \/>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<p>\n      <button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Read later\" aria-describedby=\"article-title-3422526\" data-article-id=\"3422526\" data-position=\"lire aussi\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/afrique\/article\/2025\/05\/15\/la-libye-au-seuil-d-une-recomposition-politico-militaire-apres-les-affrontements-de-tripoli_6606198_3212.html\" data-status=\"\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/><br \/>\n        <span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span><br \/>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The government indicated that it had thwarted an attempt to attack the building by a group of demonstrators who had attempted to launch **Molotov cocktails**. Videos circulated online show youths running and taking cover while gunfire echoes near the government&#8217;s headquarters, although these videos have not been authenticated by the **France-Presse agency**.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">Eight Dead in the Clashes of Previous Days<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In the days leading up to these violent events, thousands of demonstrators had peacefully gathered on the **Place des Martyrs** in the heart of **Tripoli**, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister **Abdelhamid Dbeibah**. This demonstration was more than just a call for change; it was a clear expression of public discontent with the current government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In its statement, the government expressed gratitude to the Interior Ministry for its professionalism in maintaining security during this critical event and ensuring the safety of the participants.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\">\n      <span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"catcher__desc\"><br \/>\n        **In Libya, fragile truce after three days of violent fights in Tripoli**<br \/>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<p>\n      <button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Read later\" aria-describedby=\"article-title-3422686\" data-article-id=\"3422686\" data-position=\"lire aussi\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/afrique\/article\/2025\/05\/15\/en-libye-treve-fragile-apres-trois-jours-de-violents-combats-a-tripoli_6606240_3212.html\" data-status=\"\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/><br \/>\n        <span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span><br \/>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Prior to the protest, the **United Nations (UN)** mission in Libya had urged the authorities to respect citizens&#8217; **right to demonstrate peacefully**. Following a period of intense violence, life in **Tripoli** began to return to **normal**, albeit amid heightened tensions after clashes between armed groups left at least eight people dead, according to UN reports.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">Resignation of Government Members<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The political scene remains fluid. Following the significant demonstration in the city center, local media reported the **resignation** of six ministers and vice-ministers from the Dbeibah government, with two ministers confirming their departure via video.<\/p>\n<section class=\"inread  js-services-inread\">\n<p><span>Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Le Monde Afrique&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Every Saturday, find a weekly roundup and debates, by subscribing to &#8220;World Africa.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Register<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Khaled El-Mechri, the President of the **High Council of State**, likened to a Senate, called upon Aguila Saleh, the President of the Eastern Parliament, to deliberate on **designating a new temporary head of government**. This indicates potential shifts in Libya\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\">\n      <span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read the decryption |<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"catcher__desc\"><br \/>\n        **In Libya, the Prime Minister emerges strengthened from a new confrontation between militias in Tripoli**<br \/>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<p>\n      <button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Read later\" aria-describedby=\"article-title-3422222\" data-article-id=\"3422222\" data-position=\"lire aussi\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/afrique\/article\/2025\/05\/13\/en-libye-le-premier-ministre-sort-renforce-d-un-nouvel-affrontement-entre-milices-a-tripoli_6605815_3212.html\" data-status=\"\"><br \/>\n        <span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/><br \/>\n        <span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span><br \/>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Libya, plagued by divisions since the fall of dictator **Muammar Gaddafi** in 2011, remains governed by two rival administrations: that of Mr. Dbeibah in the west, recognized internationally, and another in the east affiliated with **Marshal Khalifa Haftar**.<\/p>\n<section class=\"author\">\n<p class=\"author__detail\">\n      <span class=\"author__name\">The world with AFP<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__reactions\">\n    Reuse this content<br \/>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Demonstrators gathered on the Place des Martyrs, in Tripoli, asked for the resignation of the Government of Libyan national unity, on May 16, 2025. &#8211; \/ AFP Tensions in **Tripoli** recently escalated leading to tragic consequences. 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