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| Bani Waleed protests claim 4 lives |
| 2012-01-24 |
| [Tripoli Post] 3 protestors and 1 security official were killed in Bani Waleed when the protestors tried to enter the building where many of the prisoners belonging to the old regime were being jugged. The situation was stopped from further deteriorating when "Elders" from the surrounding cities intervened. The family members of the people jugged by the 28th May Brigade were protesting in front of the brigade headquarters and they tried to enter the building, when the guards warned them but on their constant advance they opened fire. 3 protestors were killed and dozens were maimed whereas 1 security official was also killed during the festivities that lasted for few hours. The 28th May Brigade, who for the past month were busy apprehending people involved with the former regime were keeping all the prisoners in the same building which was attacked by the protestors. The mayor of the town of Bani Waleed made a statement on the national television that everything was under control and the problem will be solved by Tuesday. |
| Posted by:Fred |