Fighting escalated in Tripoli, and the Islamist Misratan forces shelled the largely Zintani-supporting neighborhood of Ghut Shaal. Suspected Islamist gunmen yesterday assassinated Tripoli security head Colonel Mohamed Al Suwaisi, a supporter of Operation Dignity. In Benghazi, Ansar al Sharia forces have deployed to a new checkpoint within striking distance of the Saiqa Special Forces base at Benina Airport; Operation Dignity claimed that the Saiqa forces have serious internal problems. The Parliament voted to dissolve all armed brigades in the country, and asked the UN to intervene immediately “to protect civilians and state institutions in Libya.”
