The Libyan coastal town of Janzour, west of the capital Tripoli, witnessed escalating security tensions following violent clashes between two rival factions, resulting in the closure of the key coastal road.
According to security sources, the confrontation broke out after the Joint Force led by Mahmoud Boujaafar stormed the headquarters of the Sixth Brigade commanded by Munir Al-Suwaih near the 17 Bridge checkpoint. The raid prompted a rapid mobilization of Al-Suwaih’s forces, triggering heavy exchanges of fire.
Military Reinforcements in Janzour
Both factions deployed significant reinforcements in the area, including the use of heavy weaponry. Residents reported the movement of armored vehicles and intensified gunfire, raising concerns that the conflict could expand beyond Janzour into other western districts of Tripoli.
Civilian Concerns and Political Implications
The incident highlights the fragile security situation in Tripoli, where multiple armed groups continue to operate with overlapping authority. Analysts warn that the Janzour clashes near Tripoli could disrupt civilian movement between the capital and western Libya, while further destabilizing an already fragile political and security landscape.
The coastal road closure is particularly alarming, given its importance as a transport lifeline linking Tripoli with western towns and the Tunisian border.
No official statements have yet been released by Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) or the Ministry of Interior regarding the incident.
