The Libyan government has warned rival militias fighting over Tripoli’s international airport that they risk prosecution for murder and crimes against humanity if they continue.<br /><br />It comes as the airport was reportedly hit by a new rocket attack a day after being forced to close.<br /><br />The heavy fighting between armed groups also prompted the United Nations to pull its staff out of the country.<br /><br />At least 15 people have been killed in clashes in Tripoli and the eastern city of Benghazi since Sunday.<br /><br />The government says it may seek outside help.<br /><br />“We have considered the possibility of asking international forces to establish the state’s powers, protect civilians and prevent chaos and turmoil, and also to give the state a chance to build its institutions with the army and police a priority,” said Libyan government spokesman Ahmed Lamin.<br /><br />The government says 90 percent of the planes stationed at the airport were destroyed.<br /><br />Three years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya’s weak government is unable to control militias of former rebels who are battling for political and economic power.
