A young Libyan boy succumbed to his injuries caused by stray bullets during armed clashes between militias in the city of Zawiya, Libya.
Eyewitnesses reported that Mohammed Naji Al-Ghwail, approximately 10 years old, was struck by a bullet in his head and another in his foot while at his residence.
The clashes erupted between the “Al-Kabwat” group, affiliated with Osman Allahib, commander of the 103rd Battalion known as the “Al-Sala’a Battalion,” and elements from “Al-Madadha.”
Additionally, the clashes resulted in injuries to three other youths and the destruction of several vehicles, along with the cutting of electrical wires in the area.
Last month, a violent outbreak in the city of Zawiya, located in western Libya, has resulted in the death of one individual and left another injured. The conflict has stirred significant unrest in the region, leading to the closure of the Harsha area bridge and the mobilization of military vehicles.
The deceased, identified as a member of one of the local armed groups, fell victim to the escalating violence that has gripped the city. The confrontation led to substantial military presence and strategic closures within the city, hinting at a deepening security crisis.
Following the clashes, in March, Osama Hammad, the Prime Minister of the Libyan Government-designate, called for an immediate ceasefire and urged parties to resort to official state institutions.
Through a statement on the X platform, Hammad expressed his concern over the ongoing armed confrontations in Al-Zawiya, which involved the use of heavy and medium weaponry and led to several deaths and injuries.
Hammad appealed to all armed factions to cease fire immediately and engage with the official state apparatus to resolve their disputes.
The call for peace comes in the wake of clashes triggered by the injury of two individuals from the Harsha area of the city, involving unidentified armed groups, according to Libyan television reports.
