At least 41 people were killed and more than 37 others wounded in an airstrike carried out by eastern Libyan forces led by commander Khalifa Haftar in the country’s southwest on Sunday, according to local media.
Al-Ahrar TV channel earlier put the death toll at 20, citing local lawmaker Rahma Adem.
The MP said that the attack took place in Murzuq town and all the victims were from Tebu tribe.
However, Murzuq's Municipal Councilor Mohammed Omar said there was no loss of life and property in the attack targeting Tebu tribe.
The local media reported the attack targeted a wedding procession.
No statement was made by Haftar’s forces regarding the claim.