Libya considers requesting international forces after Tripoli airport hit by major clashes

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[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28306932[/url]
[quote]Libyans are stunned after two days of fighting between rival militias leaves the country's main international airport out of action.

At least eight people have died in the clashes and 12 planes were damaged.

The airport remains in the hands of the Zintan militia which has controlled it since Muammar Gaddafi was ousted.

The government has been unable to disarm the numerous armed groups that took part in the 2011 uprising and which have divided the country.

All flights to and from the airport have been suspended until at least Wednesday.

The BBC's Rana Jawad in Tripoli says the airport's control tower has been damaged, along with fuel tanks and service areas, while the customs house has been completely destroyed.

Government spokesman Ahmed Lamine said that 90% of the planes stationed at the airport had been damaged.

He said the government was considering a request for "international forces to enhance security".[/quote]

[url]http://gulfnews.com/news/region/libya/libya-weighs-calling-for-international-forces-1.1359932[/url]
[quote]Libya’s government said Tuesday it was considering calling for international forces to help re-establish security after deadly clashes closed Tripoli airport, severing air links with the outside world.

Shortly after the attack the government released a statement saying it was “looking into the possibility of making an appeal for international forces on the ground to re-establish security and help the government impose its authority”.

The statement from a spokesman added that the forces would help protect civilians, prevent anarchy and allow the government to build up the army and police.

International air power helped overthrow dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, sparking a power struggle between rival armed groups that has wracked the oil producing state.

Fighting between militias has intensified since a general election in June and the UN said it was withdrawing its remaining staff.[/quote]

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Libya is doing the right thing by asking for help.

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Can't say they haven't tried to solve this on their own

For now it may just be a threat intended to put the militias in their place though - 'you better shut your mouth or im calling me homeboys rite now preparin for a proper rumble'