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Clashes intensify in Lebanons Tripoli
The fighting in Syria has spread to Tripoli in neighbouring Lebanon. Tension has been rising between Tripoli's Sunnis, who support the Syrian opposition against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, and supporters of the Syrian government including Tripoli's Alawite community. The arrest of Shadi Almawlawi, a young Sunni sheikh, triggered the armed clashes. His supporters burnt tires, blocked the city's main roads and deployed armed men on the streets. Fighting that started on Sunday continued into Monday, with pressure mounting on the Lebanese army to stop the violence. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from Tripoli.
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Uneasy calm prevails in Lebanon's Tripoli
The latest bout of violence in the northern city of Tripoli, which has left nine people dead and several dozen more wounded, began after the authorities arrested Shadi el Mawlawi. Islamic groups in the north of Lebanon have closed one of the city's main squares in protest against Mawlawi's arrest, who is now facing terrorism charges. The city is home to a large Alawite minority, which is the sect that Syrian president Bashar al Assad belongs to, as well as a Sunni majority, who support the Syrian opposition. Lebanese troops deployed on Tuesday in sectors of Tripoli affected by clashes. They are said to be on Syria Street, the fontline of the fighting between the residents of Bab el Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen. "Hostilities have ceased in Tripoli," Najib Mikati, Lebanese prime minister, said on Tuesday in Beirut, adding that "the past 48 hours have been difficult." Mikati said he had met political officials and Islamist leaders to discuss the crisis. "We reached an understanding on a number of issues," including a ceasefire, he said. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from Tripoli, Lebanon.
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Inside Story - The fall of Tripoli
Libyan rebels claim victory in the capital after months of battling for political control but what is the real story inside Tripoli?
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Another Tripoli: Syria strife echoes in neighborhood violence
It's an Arab city on the Mediterranean with a penchant for everything green. Lebanese Tripoli looks a lot alike its Libyan namesake and, increasingly, it's being drawn into the revolutionary violence. It's home to sizable Alawite and Sunni communities and, with the Syrian border just a half-hour drive away, tensions are already boiling over. Oksana Boyko explains. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
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The Long Road to Tripoli - part one
When Libyans rose up against the 42-year rule of Muammar Gaddafi, those exiled abroad faced questions about their identity and role. We follow a group of Libyan exiles as they sacrifice everything to return home for the final assault on Tripoli.
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Dr Yusuf Shakir - Tripoli Now Full Of Intel Agents
Dr Yusuf Shakir is a long time Television presenter for Libyan television. He gives us an update; Sabha now has green flags. He says NATO has stopped bombing, but there are a couple of Apache helicopters there for support. No order at all in Tripoli. And there is a lot of violence escalating between militias. Misrata Brigades are trying to control the country, they have many prisoners and weapons. Qatar has overstretched itself and will not last, it does not represent an Arab agenda. He corrects me when I say "Greens" because the majority of Libyans are for the Jamariyah. The liberals have been thrown out. Prisoners (including Journalists) are tortured, and radicals have taken over, but they are fighting amongst themselves. The Zintan Brigades are treating Saif Al Islam well and are on the right path, they control the Airport. There is some uncertainty about whether Gaddafi was indeed assassinated? Libyan rebels are helping the Syrian militants. All the organisations, UN, Amnesty etc are controlled by the superpower (US). . Donations to Morris: www.paypal.com .
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Tripoli clash highlights Libya's challenges
One person has died in a gun battle near the international airport in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, between a brigade calling itself "Libya's National Army" and former rebels who control the airport. The clashes came on the same day as the country's governing National Transitional Council (NTC) held its first conference on national reconciliation. The NTC has given armed groups in Tripoli until December 31 to disarm and leave the city. The violence underlines the challenges the new leaders face to stamp their authority on the various armed groups that helped overthrow Muammar Gaddafi. Al Jazeera's Sophie Jackson reports from Tripoli.
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The Long Road to Tripoli - part two
For many Libyan exiles living abroad they wanted to be a part of their country's revolution. We follow a group of them as they take on Gaddafi's forces and make their way to a newly-liberated Tripoli.
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Tripoli residents tired of militias
Libya's NTC has given armed fighters from other parts of the country two weeks to hand over their weapons - or get out of Tripoli. Residents of the capital say thuggish and intimidating behaviour is out of control. Anita McNaught reports.
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Gunbattle erupts in Tripoli
Jan. 3 - A deadly militia gunbattle erupts in Tripoli, casting doubt over the new government's ability to reassert control in the post-Gaddafi era. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Tripoli Update Oct 6
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Tripoli warns east over autonomy bid
www.euronews.com Protesters in Tripoli delivered a firm 'no' to a breakaway region in eastern Libya, echoing the reaction of the country's leadership. The announcement by a group of civic leaders that they intend to push for autonomy has been condemned as a foreign plot by the head of the ruling National Transitional Council. Mustafa Abdel Jalil said: "We are surprised at these voices calling for division in Libya. We call on all Libyans to gather round the internationally legitimate Council." Some 3000 delegates in Benghazi announced they were setting up a council to run Cyrenaica, the province which is home to Libya's biggest oil fields. It reflects long-standing discontent in the east over perceived neglect and marginalisation by the rulers in the capital, 1000 km to the west. However, even within the region there is opposition to the idea. One man, who was among several hundred demonstrating in Benghazi said: "No to federalism; no to regionalism; yes to a unified Libya; no east or west - Tripoli is the capital and Benghazi will never divide the country. Unity, unity forever." Advocates for the split say they want the east to remain part of a united Libya, but that they need autonomy end to decades of discrimination.Find us on: Youtube bit.ly Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter twitter.com
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Sons of Guns: Tripoli wants revolution out of town
People in Tripoli have been protesting against the revolutionary troops that took over the city. They're angry that hundreds of armed men are still cruising the streets after capturing the city in late August. Locals argue that their presence provides little security as they follow no particular orders and fire their weapons at will. Robert Parry, is the editor of internet investigative magazine 'Consortium News'. He thinks people are now realising the cost of blindly supporting the revolutionary forces. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
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Rival militias exchange gunfire in central Tripoli
www.euronews.net Rival militias have exchanged gunfire in central Tripoli, highlighting the volatility of the country three months after Muammar Gaddafi's death. It is reported that the gunbattle involved both light and heavy weapons and continued for around 40 minutes. The gunshots could be heard coming from the El-Saadi beach district of the capital. Interior Ministry troops blocked off part of the beach, but appeared not to intervene. Authorities say the fighting involved groups from Misrata and Zintan.
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Martyr Square, Tripoli, Libya. 17th February 2012 as witnessed by me and my camera
Celebrations in Martyr Square, Tripoli on the occasion of the first anniversary of the start of the Libyan revolution
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A Tripoli Resident Is Almost Resigned
The Subject is not so young and has relatives in custody and injured.
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Mahdi Nazemroaya from Tripoli early 22 August
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Enta Horr - Tripoli's Red Cinema - إنت حر - سينما الحمراء في طرابلس
mtv.com.lb Enta Horr is a new program hosted by Joe Maalouf, where viewers are free to share their views and thoughts or turn their back on the controversial topics at hand. 08-05-2012
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Midnight August 21 Carnage in Tripoli - The Word on The Street
1300 innocent civilians killed in Tripoli in the last 11 hours + 5000 injured. Nonstop bombings and 3 Apache gunship firing their mini-cannons constantly are the real killers. The gangs of Al Qaida are burning houses, looting shops and kidnapping every woman in sight. Any prominent supporter of Ghadafi was targeted and their houses attacked first. The number of gangs have been increasing because they are coming in from the sea in small NATO craft directed by the Special Forces of all the aggressor nations. Donations: www.paypal.com
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Tripoli celebrates Gaddafi's demise
Libyans throughout the country have taken to the streets to mark the death of Muammar Gaddafi, the country's former leader. Waving the flag adopted by Libya's ruling National Transitional Council, Libyans young and old joyously shouted "Allahu Akbar" while some fired guns in the air in celebration. Al Jazeera's James Bays reports live from amid the celebrations in Tripoli, the capital.
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Libyan rebel loots Tripoli
After 6-months-long failing attempts to overthrow Gaddafi by the hands of 'Libyan rebels' and to weaken his regime by permanent bombings, the 'democratic' powers have put their last ace on table. On Saturday evening August 20, 2011 they have launched a large-scale special land operation in Tripoli with the support of NATO aviation. British SAS, French GIGN and Foreign Legion, several US-based private paramilitary armies and few local jihadist groups are participating in this massacre. More than 1300 Libyan civilians are already reportedly killed in the action. Rebels steal , kill , rape, and leave people unburried. this is crime and certaintly not something that a muslim do. The bodies of dead people are rotting iunder the sun. many unburied.
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Large protest in Tripoli, Lebanon in support of the Syrian Uprising: 10 Feb 2012 after Friday Prayer
This large protest was held in Tripoli, Lebanon in support of the Syrian Uprising on 10 Feb 2012 after Friday Prayer. It was organised by Hizb ut Tahrir Wilayah Lebanon
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Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon
The Syrian crisis has strongly spilled over into Lebanon, as clashes broke out in the Northern Lebanese city of Tripoli; in the vicinities of the Alawaite pro-Syrian leadership region of Jabal Mohsen and the Sunni anti-Syrian leadership region of Bab Al-Tabbaneh. Press TV's Altaf Ahmad reports from Tripoli.
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Tarpley from Tripoli: Take fishing boat and you'll be drone-bombed
Moscow has raised concern over France supplying weapons to Libyan rebels and over ambigious interpretations of the UN Security Council resolution on Libya. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has also once again said that the sides in the Syrian conflict should resolve their differences through dialogue only. Investigative journalist Webster Tarpley, who's in Tripoli, shared his views with RT.
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Zeina Khodr reports live from Tripoli
Al Jazeera correspondent Zeina Khodr reports live from the Green Square in Tripoli as residents celebrate the opposition fighters' gains against Gaddafi forces in the Libyan capital.
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Muammar Gaddafi - The Tripoli Brigade (part 2)
Muammar Gaddafi - On Sunday August 21st, anti-Gaddafi forces entered Tripoli after six months of fighting. France 24's Matthieu Mabin was with the rebels throughout this historic day on their final journey to the Libyan capital. Here is an excerpt from his report. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 www.france24.com REPORTERS International news report on the ground from the France 24 team and our seniors reporters. www.france24.com www.france24.com