Much of Tripoli’s infrastructure has been damaged in the fighting<\/div>\n
The new parliament, which is based in Tobruk because of violence in Libya’s main cities, has repeatedly called for the militia groups wielding power in the country to disband the join the nascent national army.<\/p>\n
But so far, few have shown a willingness to disarm.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for the Misratan-led militia alliance called for the previous Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene.<\/p>\n
Umar Humaydan, who was himself a spokesman for the previous parliament, said that the move was necessary to “save the country’s sovereignty”.<\/p>\n
Explosions in capital<\/strong><\/p>\nThe capture of the airport is a setback for Zintani forces, who are loosely allied to Gen Khalifa Haftar.<\/p>\n
The ex-army chief, whose forces mainly operate in the east of the country, launched a campaign earlier this year against what he termed the “Islamist-dominated” government.<\/p>\n
The country’s militias and political parties alike have had shifting alliances over the last two years.<\/p>\n
Our correspondent says that the struggle is not a clear-cut Islamist versus nationalist battle because some militias are essentially fighting for their continued existence and empowerment.<\/p>\n
Thousands have fled their homes to escape the violence.<\/p>\n
More than three years after Gaddafi was overthrown and killed, Libya’s police and army remain weak in comparison with the militias who control large parts of the country.<\/p>\n
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