Recent clashes in the Libyan city of Al-Khums have resulted in the deaths of two people and left three others injured, with one victim currently undergoing surgery due to severe injuries.
Local authorities confirmed that intense fighting had erupted in the last few hours, prompting the Al-Khums Joint Health Committee to declare a state of emergency.
Emergency teams, including medical personnel, ambulances, and support units, were placed on high alert to respond to the situation.
Osama Al-Saket, Director General of Al-Khums Teaching Hospital, announced that the hospital had mobilized all available surgeons, orthopedic specialists, nurses, and anesthesiologists to treat those injured in the clashes.
While the situation has since stabilized, the local municipality warned residents to avoid the areas surrounding the conflict zone.
No new casualties have been reported since the initial fighting subsided.
According to local media reports, the violence erupted after a member of the Al-Bakoush family from the Tahliyah area of Al-Khums allegedly killed two members of the “Support and Control Forces” as they attempted to enter his home.
The incident triggered armed clashes near the power station housing complex in the city.
While details surrounding the incident remain unclear, it adds to the ongoing instability in Libya, a country that has struggled with unrest since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
Libya, a major oil producer, remains divided between two rival governments—one in the east backed by the parliament and another in the west with international recognition.
The capital, Tripoli, continues to experience power struggles between various armed factions, contributing to the nation’s turmoil.
