The Joint Deterrence and Intervention Force of Abu Salim have confirmed the death of a child as a result of a mortar shell which hit their home in Albill Street in Khallet Al Furjan area.

"The 13-year-old child was hit by a missile fired by Haftar's militias at their house. The boy suffered head injuries and died immediately at the site," the force said on Facebook.

Dozens of civilians were killed as a result of indiscriminate shelling fired by Haftar's militias from time to time in various areas of Tripoli.

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