27 dead as clashes escalate between rival militias in Libya's capital

Clashes erupted in Tripoli after the detention of a senior commander of the 444 brigade.
The fighting involved the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, aligned with Libya's unity government.
At least 27 people were killed and over 100 injured in the clashes, the worst violence in Tripoli this year.
The UN mission in Libya and rival administrations condemned the violence.
Flights were disrupted, residents trapped in homes, and calls made to allow emergency access.