Libya increases security in Tripoli after outbreak of unrest early Monday morning

Libya’s Law Enforcement Department announced it had increased its presence in “frontline areas” of the capital. According to local media, the move comes after the Ministry of Defense under the Government of National Unity, had said the situation in Tripoli was now stabilized after “unexpected movements” by armed elements. A statement released by the ministry said “immediate action was taken to contain the movements, with violating groups retreating to their previous positions without any escalation.”