Clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 45 dead

Smoke rises during clashes between rival militias in Tripoli (AP)

The death toll from clashes earlier in the week between rival militias in Libya’s capital Tripoli has risen to 45, medical authorities said, in what appears to be the most intense spate of violence to shake the capital this year.

The clashes erupted late on Monday between militiamen from the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, and continued into Tuesday evening.