Abdel-Rahman Al Milad, known as 'Bija,' a notorious human trafficker and former commander of the Libyan coast guard, was shot dead in Tripoli, escalating tensions in the region. His assassination occurred outside the naval academy as he was leaving, with gunmen firing at his vehicle in the Sayyad area. Milad was under investigation in Italy for human trafficking, torture, and other crimes linked to migrant detention camps. He had been sanctioned by the United Nations for his involvement in violence against migrants and smuggling operations. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility, reflecting the ongoing instability in Libya since the 2011 uprising. His death has drawn mixed reactions, with calls for an investigation into the incident amid the country's continuing turmoil.