Clashes have broken out in the Libyan capital Tripoli, residents said, after the reported seizure of a powerful armed faction commander by a rival force.
Mahmoud Hamza, head of the 444 brigade that controls much of Tripoli, was detained at Mitiga airport by the Special Deterrence Force, local media and a source in the 444 brigade said.
Mahmoud Hamza’s forces control much of Tripoli.
Warring factions have battled for control of the country since Muammar Gaddafi was deposed and killed 12 years ago.

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