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FarCenter

(19,429 posts)
Sat Jun 15, 2013, 12:09 PM Jun 2013

Fresh Libya clashes leave several dead in volatile Benghazi

Several Libyan soldiers have been killed near the headquarters of a special forces unit during clashes with armed protesters. The head of Libya's army warned of a "bloodbath" as forces try to reign in militias.

Renewed violence erupted in the eastern city of Benghazi on Saturday when Libyan government troops and gunmen exchanged small-arms and rocket fire, leaving at least six soldiers dead.

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Last weekend, clashes between a militia aligned with the government and protesters left 31 people dead. Libya's army chief, General Yusef al-Mangoush, resigned last Sunday as a consequence of the violence. Salem al-Konidi is now serving as the interim head of the army.

Al-Konidi warned on Saturday that "there will be a bloodbath" if Libya's special forces are targeted, saying that "there could be a catastrophe in Benghazi."


http://www.dw.de/fresh-libya-clashes-leave-several-dead-in-volatile-benghazi/a-16884667

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