Rival Militias Quit Tripoli, Hand Bases to Libyan Army

Rival Libyan militias surrendered their bases to the army and retreated from Tripoli on Thursday in the face of popular anger against their refusal to disarm in the two years since they toppled longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi. Islamist militants have become an increasing worry for Western powers, concerned that violence in the OPEC country could spill over to its North African neighbors. At Mittiga airbase, militias tied to the Islamist-leaning Supreme Security Committee...

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