Tribal clashes broke out between Tuareg and Tabu in Sabha Wednesday night. Both sides exchanged heavy fire in Hai Tayori district until the early hours of the morning.

Number of deaths has not been confirmed yet.Local news sources said several indiscriminate missiles fell in the surrounding districts while many residents of Hai Tayori, fled the district in panic.

Hai Tayori is a mixed district of Tuareg, Tabu, which added fuel to the fire.

Security situations have deteriorated in the recent months in the city while crime records have risen, according to local news reports.