Libya's neighbours fear spill over of violence

Cairo - Egypt's foreign minister has called for an international push to disband militias in neighbouring Libya, where weeks of inter-militia fighting have wreaked havoc in the country.

Sameh Shukri says the escalation of violence in oil-rich Libya poses a threat to the entire region. He is calling for a joint effort to disband all militias, "without exception".

The Egyptian top diplomat spoke on Monday at a Cairo gathering of Libya's neighbours. It was attended by Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan and Chad.

The meeting comes as Islamist-led militias in the Libyan capital say they consolidated their hold on Tripoli and its international airport, driving out rivals to the city's outskirts after battles that largely destroyed the strategic hub.