- Reuters
- guardian.co.uk,
Monday 4 June 2012 09.45 EDT
Libyan militia fighters have surrounded Tripoli international airport,
forcing flights to be diverted to the capital's military airport.
A security official said the militia – al-Awfea Brigade, from Tarhouna
town, 50 miles south-east of Tripoli
"The situation in the airport is very tense and tanks are surrounding
the buildings," the official said. "No one is allowed into the
building."
A customs official said flights had been cancelled and incoming planes were
being diverted to Mitiga airport.
Mohammed al-Harizy, a spokesman for the ruling National Transitional
Council, said the head of al-Awfea, Colonel Abu Oegeila al-Hebeishi, had been
kidnapped by unknown armed rebels while travelling between Tarhouna and Tripoli
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