3m Libyans suffering from power blackouts

TRIPOLI, Libya - The Libyan capital Tripoli, home to nearly 3 million people, is witnessing power blackouts which last as long as 12 hours every day, as temperatures get higher and the demand for power increases.

This power shortage in Tripoli comes with the armed conflict between the east-based army and the UN-backed government entering its fourth month, causing the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians.

Khairi Abdullah, a resident of Tripoli, said the lack of power has affected his dairy shop which depends on electricity.