Dozens Reported Killed In Fierce Clashes In Az Zawiyah, Libya -- IBTimes
At least thirty civilians have been killed in the western city of Az Zawiyah after soldiers loyal to Moammar Gaddafi tried to seize control of the rebel-dominated town, which is near the capitol of Tripoli.
"I have been to hospital less than 15 minutes ago. Dozens were killed and more were wounded," a Zawiyah resident told Reuters."We have counted 30 dead civilians. The hospital was full. They could not find space for the casualties. We receive updates from the hospital and they say the number of casualties is rising."
Another resident said up to 50 people had been killed in the fighting.
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More News On the Fighting In the Libyan City Of Az Zawiyah
Amateur video of deadly clashes in Zawiyah -- The Telegraph
Gaddafi forces fight to seize town, dozens killed -- Reuters
Pro-government Forces “Regain Control of Az Zawiyah” -- Tripoli Post
30 killed in attacks west of Libyan capital -- RTE News
18 die in battle for rebel city -- Press Association
Gaddafi forces seize back Zawiyah, near Tripoli: TV -- Times of India/AFP
Zawiyah is circled by Gaddafi forces: Journalist -- Khaleej Times/AFP
Libya govt hopes to regain Zawiyah, possibly Friday -- Reuters
Zawiyah rebel commander killed in clashes -- Jerusalem Post
Arab TV stations report dead, wounded in Zawiyah -- Reuters
My Comment: I suspect that this will be happening in more cities as Gaddafi's loyalists try to defeat the rebellion.
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