TRIPOLI, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Militias allied with Tripoli's UN-backed government of national accord on Tuesday announced taking control of Garabulli city, some 50 km east the capital Tripoli, after days of fierce fighting against rival militias.
The Tripoli Brigades said they took over the city on Tuesday afternoon, after three days of violent clashes that killed four people and injured 21 others, according to the ministry of health.
The clashes broke out on Sunday between Tripoli Brigades and militias loyal to the deposed government that has been attempting to take over the capital Tripoli since it was replaced by the UN-backed unity government in December 2015.
The fighting also forced residents to flee their homes to avoid violence. Local authorities warned civilians against approaching conflict areas.
Libya has been in turmoil following the 2011 uprising that toppled former leader Muammar Gaddafi's regime. The country is struggling to make democratic transition amid escalating violence and unrest.
