TRIPOLI, December 19, 2025 – A woman and her two daughters died in the collapse of a dilapidated house on Thursday night into Friday in the Old City in the center of the capital, Tripoli.
The Tripoli Security Directorate stated that patrols from the Bab al-Bahr Police Center moved to the scene along with the Criminal Investigation Department, the Ambulance and Emergency Service, and the Military Police, where all necessary legal procedures were taken.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, features well-preserved architecture from these various eras.
Old City
The Old City is a historic walled area within modern Jerusalem, divided into four quarters—Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian. Its history spans millennia, with key religious sites like the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock, reflecting its central importance to multiple faiths. The current walls were largely built in the 16th century by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
Bab al-Bahr Police Center
The Bab al-Bahr Police Center is a historic police station located in the coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was originally established in the early 20th century, during the reign of King Abdulaziz Al Saud, and served as a key security post near the historic Bab al-Bahr gate, which was one of the main entrances to the old city wall.
Criminal Investigation Department
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is a specialized branch within many police forces, most famously established at Scotland Yard in London in 1878. Its primary function is to investigate serious and complex crimes, such as murders, fraud, and organized crime, using detective work and forensic methods.
Ambulance and Emergency Service
The Ambulance and Emergency Service is a critical public service system with origins tracing back to military field hospitals and horse-drawn “ambulance volantes” in the late 18th century. Its modern incarnation developed throughout the 20th century with advancements in medical technology, telecommunications, and standardized training, becoming a cornerstone of community healthcare and rapid response to accidents and medical crises.
Military Police
The Military Police is a law enforcement body within armed forces, responsible for maintaining discipline, order, and security among military personnel. Its history is tied to the formalization of military justice systems, with modern units often tracing their origins to the 19th or early 20th centuries as armies professionalized.
