A policeman is seen at the site of an airstrike which hit a migrant detention center in the Tajoura suburb of the Libya's capital, Tripoli, on Wednesday, July 3.
In pictures: Death toll rises in Libyan conflict
A policeman is seen at the site of an airstrike which hit a migrant detention center in the Tajoura suburb of the Libya's capital, Tripoli, on Wednesday, July 3.
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Updated 7:57 AM EDT, Wed July 3, 2019

Armed conflict in and around Libya's capital Tripoli escalated on April 4, when Gen. Khalifa Haftar and his Libyan National Army launched an offensive to capture the city from the UN-recognized Government of National Accord.

Eight years after the fall of strongman leader Moammar Gadhafi, the North African country is mired in violence and split into rival administrations. The administration of Haftar, based in eastern Libya, has challenged the Western-backed GNA, based in Tripoli.

On Wednesday, July 3, dozens were killed and at least 80 injured when an airstrike hit a migrant center east of Tripoli, according to the Libyan Health Ministry. In a statement, the Government of National Accord condemned the "horrific crime," blaming Haftar's forces, who are currently assaulting Tripoli.

Hundreds of people have been killed and more than 2,000 injured in clashes around the city since the conflict reignited, according to the World Health Organization.

Bloodstains are seen on a police car at the scene of the airstrike on the migrant detention center.
Bloodstains are seen on a police car at the scene of the airstrike on the migrant detention center.
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Emergency workers recover bodies from the detention center on July 3.
Emergency workers recover bodies from the detention center on July 3.
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A fighter loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord checks a building near the Yarmouk military compound, south of Tripoli, following airstrikes on July 1.
A fighter loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord checks a building near the Yarmouk military compound, south of Tripoli, following airstrikes on July 1.
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Government of National Accord fighters open fire from their position in the al-Sawani area south of Tripoli during clashes with forces loyal to Haftar on June 13.
Government of National Accord fighters open fire from their position in the al-Sawani area south of Tripoli during clashes with forces loyal to Haftar on June 13.
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Government of National Accord Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, fourth from right, performs Eid al-Fitr prayers at Martyrs Square in Tripoli on June 4.
Government of National Accord Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, fourth from right, performs Eid al-Fitr prayers at Martyrs Square in Tripoli on June 4.
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Government of National Accord forces are pictured near the frontline on June 1.
Government of National Accord forces are pictured near the frontline on June 1.
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Government of National Accord forces fire a heavy machine gun on June 1.
Government of National Accord forces fire a heavy machine gun on June 1.
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Workers operate on high voltage towers on May 23, after they were damaged by fighting.
Workers operate on high voltage towers on May 23, after they were damaged by fighting.
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Government of National Accord fighters carry a wounded comrade during a battle on May 21 in the Salah al-Din area, south of Tripoli.
Government of National Accord fighters carry a wounded comrade during a battle on May 21 in the Salah al-Din area, south of Tripoli.
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Troops take up a position against Gen. Haftar's forces May 15.
Troops take up a position against Gen. Haftar's forces May 15.
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Libyans call for an end to fighting during a demonstration against Haftar in Tripoli's Martyrs Square on May 3.
Libyans call for an end to fighting during a demonstration against Haftar in Tripoli's Martyrs Square on May 3.
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Government of National Accord forces are seen during clashes with troops loyal to Haftar at the Al-Yarmook frontline in Tripoli on May 9.
Government of National Accord forces are seen during clashes with troops loyal to Haftar at the Al-Yarmook frontline in Tripoli on May 9.
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Government of National Accord forces play an online video game on their phones during a break from fighting, in a military base in Tajoura, on May 1.
Government of National Accord forces play an online video game on their phones during a break from fighting, in a military base in Tajoura, on May 1.
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A fighter loyal to the Government of National Accord stands on a rooftop as smoke rises in the distance on April 29.
A fighter loyal to the Government of National Accord stands on a rooftop as smoke rises in the distance on April 29.
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Government of National Accord troops move into position during clashes with Haftar's forces on April 25.
Government of National Accord troops move into position during clashes with Haftar's forces on April 25.
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Libyans pray by the bodies of Government of National Accord fighters during their funeral in Tripoli on April 24.
Libyans pray by the bodies of Government of National Accord fighters during their funeral in Tripoli on April 24.
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A Government of National Accord fighter fires a rocket propelled grenade on April 20.
A Government of National Accord fighter fires a rocket propelled grenade on April 20.
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Government of National Accord fighters fire during clashes with Haftar's troops south of Ain Zara on April 20.
Government of National Accord fighters fire during clashes with Haftar's troops south of Ain Zara on April 20.
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Damaged vehicles are seen after forces led by Haftar carried out rocket attacks in the Abu Salim neighborhood in Tripoli on April 17.
Damaged vehicles are seen after forces led by Haftar carried out rocket attacks in the Abu Salim neighborhood in Tripoli on April 17.
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A fighter loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord waves from a crater reportedly caused by an airstrike west of the city of Aziziyah, southwest of Tripoli, on April 14.
A fighter loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord waves from a crater reportedly caused by an airstrike west of the city of Aziziyah, southwest of Tripoli, on April 14.
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Smoke rises from an airstrike behind a tank and improvised fighting truck belonging to forces loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord, during clashes in Wadi Rabie, south of Tripoli, on April 12.
Smoke rises from an airstrike behind a tank and improvised fighting truck belonging to forces loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord, during clashes in Wadi Rabie, south of Tripoli, on April 12.
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Fighters loyal to Haftar are imprisoned by forces from the Government of National Accord in Ain Zara on April 11.
Fighters loyal to Haftar are imprisoned by forces from the Government of National Accord in Ain Zara on April 11.
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