Recent fighting in southern Tripoli in Libya has killed 187 people and wounded 1,157, a spokesman for the ministry of health said on Saturday. The government has also transferred a number of wounded to Tunisia, Turkey, Italy and Ukraine for medical treatment, said Tarek al-Hamshiri, the head of the government forces' Field Medical Centre.

Fighting in southern Tripoli kills 187, more than 1,000 wounded: Spokesperson

At least 392 people have been killed and 1,936 wounded since strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive against the Libyan capital last month, the UN's World Health Organisation said Friday.

United Nations says nearly 400 killed by Libya fighting, 50,000 displaced

The External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday appealed to around 500 Indians to leave Tripoli "immediately," as the situation continues to deteriorate in Libya.

Libya crisis: Sushma Swaraj asks Indians stranded in Tripoli to leave immediately

The UN chief warned Libya is on the brink of "a very dangerous situation" as forces loyal to the internationally recognised government and a rival strongman battle for control of the capital.

Libya: United Nations chief urges ceasefire to avert 'bloody battle' for Tripoli

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Fighting in southern Tripoli kills 187, more than 1,000 wounded: Spokesperson

United Nations says nearly 400 killed by Libya fighting, 50,000 displaced

Libya crisis: Sushma Swaraj asks Indians stranded in Tripoli to leave immediately

Libya: United Nations chief urges ceasefire to avert 'bloody battle' for Tripoli