BBC: Libya crisis: Fighting near Tripoli leaves 21 dead
Libya's UN-backed government says 21 people have been killed and 27 wounded in fighting near the capital, Tripoli.
Earlier the UN called for a two-hour truce so casualties and civilians could be evacuated, but it was unclear if there was any lull.
Rebel forces under Gen Khalifa Haftar have advanced from the east with the aim of taking Tripoli.
Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has accused him of attempting a coup and says rebels will be met with force.
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