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Libya Ambulance: Child Killed, 5 Injured in Zawiya Clashes
Child Killed and Five Injured in Zawiya Gunfire
One child has been killed and five others injured in violent clashes that erupted in Zawiya, Libya, on Sunday, according to Osama Ali, the spokesman for the Emergency and Ambulance Service.
The incident underscores the ongoing security vacuum in Libya's cities, where civilian populations continue to pay the highest price for armed group infighting.
Zawiya Violence Sparks Emergency Response Crisis
The clashes occurred in central Zawiya near the Bir Al-Ghanam Bridge, a location that has become an epicenter for ongoing violence between rival armed factions.
The emergency department at Zawiya Hospital reported receiving seven victims in total, with injuries ranging from severe to moderate conditions.
Tragically, ambulance teams were unable to reach the site of the violence due to the intensity of the ongoing fighting, leaving victims without timely medical assistance.
Two Armed Groups Clashing in Zawiya
The conflict pits two armed groups against each other, with one led by Muhammad Al-Sifaw—commander of the 'Al-Jisr Investigation Unit' under the Zawiya Security Directorate—and the other commanded by Othman Al-Lahab, leader of the so-called 'Al-Sila Brigade'.
This is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of escalating violence in Libya's western region, where local security forces struggle to maintain control amid competing militias.
The timing of this violence is particularly concerning, as it comes at a time when Libya is attempting to consolidate its political institutions and prepare for potential elections.
- One child killed, five others injured in Sunday clashes
- Armed groups clash near Bir Al-Ghanam Bridge in central Zawiya
- Emergency teams unable to reach victims due to ongoing gunfire
- Muhammad Al-Sifaw leads one faction; Othman Al-Lahab commands the other
- Red Crescent appeals for ceasefire to allow humanitarian access
- Areas affected include Khartoum Street and Al-Ramha district near Zawiya University
"Cease Hostilities": Red Crescent Plea to Clashing Factions
"The Red Crescent branch in the city launched appeals to the disputing parties to cease hostilities and allow a safe passage for the stranded families," the organization stated during a press briefing.
This direct appeal from a humanitarian organization highlights the desperation of civilians caught in the crossfire and the urgent need for de-escalation.
The statement emphasized that families remain trapped in their homes with limited access to food, water, and medical care.
Why This Matters to Libya
For Libyans, this incident is a stark reminder of the fragile state of security despite over a decade of attempts to rebuild institutions.
The fact that ambulances cannot reach victims in a major city demonstrates the complete breakdown of public safety protocols and the dominance of armed groups over civilian authority.
Every civilian casualty in these clashes represents a failure of the Libyan state to protect its citizens—a fundamental obligation that must be restored before any political progress can be sustained.
Libya Must Restore Security to Save Lives
The international community must pressure all Libyan armed groups to respect ceasefire agreements and allow humanitarian access to affected populations.
Libyan authorities need to demonstrate political will to disarm militias and establish professional security services that protect, rather than harm, the people they serve.
Libya cannot move forward while children continue to die in the streets of its cities.
