June 05 2012
The Libyan government says it now has regained control of the international airport in Tripoli after the tarmac had been seized by a militia group, reports the Guardian (U.K.).
On Monday, fighters from Tarhuna seized the airport, which was apparently unguarded, in response to the alleged kidnapping of their leader.
A hangar was reported blown up and a fire set to the surrounding area, according to AFP.
Government forces took back the airport after several hours, said...
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