Libyan authorities have regained control of Tripoli international airport after a militia seized the tarmac and grounded all flights.
The National Transitional Council had authorised the interior and defence ministries to "use all means necessary, including force," to retake the airport.
Earlier in the day, a militia of Libyan ex-rebels seized the runway of Tripoli International airport, surrounding planes and grounding all flights after their leader's apparent arrest.
Earlier in the day, a militia of Libyan ex-rebels seized the runway of Tripoli International airport, surrounding planes and grounding all flights after their leader's apparent arrest.
Dozens of pickup trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns arrived on the scene shortly before sunset.
Their arrival was followed by intermittent salvos of gunfire, an AFP journalist at the scene reported.
