Friday, November 15, 2013

Libyan Militias Battle With Armed Citizens In Tripoli

Residents of Tripoli frequently protest against armed groups, who have rejected calls to leave the city [Reuters]

Libyan Militias Fire on Protesters, 10 Dead - Witness -- Voice of America/Reuters

TRIPOLI — At least 10 people were wounded in Tripoli on Friday when militiamen opened fire on hundreds of protesters who had marched on their brigade headquarters to demand that they leave the Libyan capital, a Reuters witness said.

Heavy smoke could be seen from the scene as Libyan police and armed local residents battled to control the militiamen in an area on the road to Tripoli's international airport.

Libya is struggling to contain scores of rival militia gangs and former fighters who refuse to disarm and who pose a challenge to the central government two years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising.

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More News On Today's Violence In Tripoli, Libya

Libyan militiamen, Tripoli residents battle, six dead -- Reuters
Militias attack Libyan protesters demanding end of out-of-control armed groups, killing 7 -- Washington Post/AP
Deaths at Libya anti-militia protest in Tripoli -- BBC
'Anti-militias' protest in Libya turns deadly -- Al Jazeera
Libyan militia fires on protesters, kills at least 6, report says -- CNN
5 killed, 50 hurt in Libya violence -- Gulf News/AFP

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