Turkish intelligence chief visits Tripoli amid escalating Libya clashes

According to webangah News Agency, Jamaluddin Chalik, deputy head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), arrived‍ in Tripoli as the ‌first foreign official⁤ to visit since the outbreak of internal conflicts.

Chalik is scheduled⁤ to meet with senior libyan officials and military commanders.

Tensions and security ​clashes have escalated in Tripoli following civilian protests demanding the removal of the Government‍ of National Unity led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid​ Dbeibeh.

The killing‌ of Abdul ⁣Ghani Al-Kikli, head of​ Libya’s Stability Support​ Apparatus affiliated with​ the Presidential Council, has triggered armed clashes between Defence Ministry forces and other factions.