Clashes in Libya Halt Operations at Key Oil Refinery

Fighting between armed factions in Zawiya has caused fires, disrupted oil production, and trapped residents in their homes.

Armed groups loyal to the Shurafaa tribe and warlord Mohamed Kushlaf clashed in Zawiya, a city west of Tripoli, Libya's capital.
The fighting led to fires at the Zawiya oil refinery, Libya's second-largest, causing severe damage to storage tanks and halting operations.
Libya's National Oil Corporation declared force majeure, suspending its contractual obligations due to the disruption in oil production.
Residents in Zawiya remain trapped in their homes as bullets strike houses and buildings indiscriminately, with schools and a major coastal road closed due to the violence.
Libya continues to grapple with instability, divided between rival governments in the east and west, with frequent militia violence in the western regions.