Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced the end of its military operation in the capital, Tripoli, which has seen the armed forces take full control of the Abu Salim district. The area has long been a stronghold of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), one of the most influential armed groups operating on the government's side. The success of the operation was an important step in strengthening the GNA's position amid the ongoing political and military crisis in Libya, but the situation in Tripoli remains extremely unstable.

According to Al Hadath TV, the operation began after the assassination of SSA leader Abdul Ghani al-Kikli, better known as Gneiwa, in early May 2025. The death of Gneiwa, an influential figure in Libyan politics and a participant in the civil war, triggered violent clashes between GNA forces and SSA fighters. The armed forces were ordered to seize the formation's headquarters, which, according to official statements from the GNA Ministry of Defense, was successfully accomplished. Details of the operation, including the number of forces involved and the casualties on both sides, have not been disclosed, raising questions about the real scale of the fighting.

According to the Libyan publication Al Wasat, the fighting in Abu Salim led to serious power outages in central Tripoli. The de-energized neighborhoods and damaged infrastructure worsened the already difficult humanitarian situation in the capital. On the evening of May 12, despite statements about the end of the operation, new armed clashes broke out in Tripoli. Formations from Misrata, Zawi and Zintan entered the city, which, according to Reuters, indicates attempts by various groups to fill the power vacuum left by the weakening of the SSA. These events highlight the fragility of the control achieved and the continuing fragmentation of forces in Libya.

The Stability Support Apparatus was created in 2021 by a decision of the Presidential Council led by Fayez al-Sarraj, then head of the GNA. The formation was initially intended to protect government institutions and participate in military operations, but quickly evolved into an autonomous structure with significant political and military influence. Led by Gneiwa, the SSA became a key player in Tripoli, often acting independently of the central government. Known for his role in Operation Libya Dawn in 2014, which aimed to seize Tripoli International Airport, Gneiwa was one of the most controversial figures in the Libyan conflict, combining political ambitions with control over armed groups.