Tripoli Engulfed in Renewed Fighting as Government Forces Clash with Militias

Al-Kikli had emerged as a vocal critic of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba, despite his militia's formal affiliation with the Presidency Council. He had publicly challenged the prime minister on appointments within state-owned enterprises and the allocation of lucrative contracts. Just days before his death, individuals linked to him allegedly attacked board members of Libya's telecommunications holding company over a significant contract.