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Fighters loyal to warlord Khalifa Hifter said they had overrun the airport, on the southern edge of the city. But government forces mounted a counterattack.
Libya‘s government forces say they are now in control of Triplo airport.
The airport has been closed since it suffered widespread damage during battles between rival groups in 2014 but still a big symbol.