Life in Tripoli was “practically normal” yesterday but fewer people ventured outside after air strikes took place in the morning, according to a Maltese man living in the Libyan capital.

“Yesterday, at around 2.30 a.m., we had a bombing – we heard it, but it wasn’t close to us,” the man said.

“In the morning, life was practically normal but there were fewer people on the streets. Catholics still went to mass, but not as many as usual.”

He reported no difficulties on the streets as there was no man-to-man combat.

He also managed to see the silver lining of the dark cloud that looms over the North African country: the interventions by a concerned international community were in the interests of the country.

“I hope it’s not being done for ulterior motives,” he added.