Clash breaks out between Libyan Army and Haftar forces in Espiaa, South Tripoli

A heavy clash has broken out between the Libyan Army forces and Haftar-led eastern armed groups in Espiaa, South Tripoli, according to the Libya Observer. The government forces have advanced in the town and taken control of the College of Civil Aviation Technology and Meteorology. Haftar's armed groups are retreating as heavy fighting continues.

Breaking News: Heavy fighting breaks out in El-Sbeaa, south #Tripoli between Libyan Army forces and Haftar-led eastern armed groups pic.twitter.com/ghmwpnM5ge

— The Libya Observer (@Lyobserver) August 21, 2019

Yesterday, a source from the operations room of Volcano of Rage Operation of the Libyan Army in Gharyan said they had managed to thwart Haftar's forces attack and attempted advance on the city via Ghout Al-Reeh in south Gharyan, the Libyan Observer reported. It further added that they are in full control of the area and the whole city of Gharyan.

The source indicated that the Gharyan Protection Force backed by western military zone forces started combing through all areas around Ghout Al-Reeh toward Urban town.