Conflicts erupt in Libya as a rival prime minister attempts to seize control.

Tripoli, Libya's capital, has seen a brief outbreak of factional conflict.

Overnight, members of an eastern faction arrived in an attempt to seize power.

After several hours of fighting, they left the city.

The armed escort had accompanied Fathi Bashagha, who had been named Prime Minister by an eastern Libyan parliament.

He has been attempting to unseat Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, who was chosen Prime Minister last year after UN-mediated discussions.

Mr. Bashagha claims that his western challenger lost his claim to the presidency when he failed to hold polls on time.