Parade to mark 82nd anniversary of the Libyan army - in pictures

Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, head of the unity government in Tripoli oversees proceedings

Libyan soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 82nd anniversary of the Libyan army, in the capital Tripoli on August 9, 2022. - Libya has been gripped by insecurity since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011, leaving a power vacuum armed groups have been wrangling for years to fill. Two rival governments are currently vying for power, one based in Tripoli, the other in the central city of Sirte. (Photo by Mahmud Turkia / AFP)

Libya has been gripped by insecurity since a Nato-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, leaving a power vacuum armed groups have been wrangling for years to fill.

A parachutist lands during the parade to mark the army anniversary.

Two rival governments are vying for power in Libya, one based in Tripoli, the other in the central city of Sirte.

A parachutist makes a pinpoint landing during the parade.

Libyan army chief of staff Lt Gen Mohamed al-Haddad addresses the parade.

Lt Gen Mohamed al-Haddad greets Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, head of the unity government in Tripoli, at the parade.

Libyan military planes during the parade flypast.

Libyan soldiers during the parade in Tripoli.

Mr Dbeibah speaks during the military ceremony in the capital.

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