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| Clashes in Libya's Benghazi kill 16, injure 81 |
| 2014-07-23 |
| [Iran Press TV] Clashes between Libyan army troops and anti-government militia groups in the eastern city of Benghazi have left 16 people dead and 81 injured. "Most of the dead and injured are soldiers. Three civilians, including an Egyptian, were killed when a rocket hit their house," AFP quoted a hospital source as saying. Fighting broke out on Monday, when bully boyz attacked an army base and clashed with government troops and forces loyal to retired General Khalifa Haftar. Haftar launched a military offensive in the country's east on May 16, saying that he wants to crush the bully boyz and "establish stability in Libya." The event comes after a one-week fighting between rival militia groups for control of the main international airport in the capital, Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... , which claimed the lives of at least 47 people. Several airplanes were burned and parts of the airport damaged in the battles, which began on July 13. Nearly three years after the fall of former dictator Muammar Qadaffy ...a reminder that a single man with an idea can change an entire nation, usually for the worse... , Libya is still grappling with rising insecurity as the country has been witnessing numerous festivities between government forces and rival militia groups. The former rebels refuse to lay down arms despite efforts by the central government to impose law and order. Thousands of angry Libyan demonstrators have frequently taken to the streets in different cities to protest against the lack of security across the North African country. |
| Posted by:Fred |