Libya: Death toll rises to 205 in Tripoli fighting; MEA assures assistance to Indians

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At least 205 people have been killed and 913 others wounded in the armed conflict between and the Libyan armed forces for the control of country's capital

The Health Organisation in wrote on their official handle, "Toll for armed conflict in #is 205 dead and 913 wounded. Medical specialists that WHO #deployed to support frontline hospitals are helping perform dozens of surgeries."

has been largely divided into two factions ever since the death of Dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The LNA-backed parliament controlled the east of Libya, while the UN-backed interim (GNA) governs Libya's western region from

Ministry of on Thursday tweeted two helpline numbers of Kumar added in his tweet that the Embassy will extend all possible assistance to Indian citizens.

The tweet read, "Update on Security Situation in Libya. Indian citizens are advised to observe extreme caution. Embassy will extend all possible assistance. Embassy Helpline: 00218 924201771"

The armed battle began on April 4 when Haftar announced an attack against Tripoli to capture the capital and the entire west of Libya from the UN-backed (GNA), headed by Serraj.

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First Published: Thu, April 18 2019. 20:52 IST