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Rival Libya militias in fresh clashes near Tripoli
Source: BBC
16 November 2013 Last updated at 14:26 GMT
Rival Libya militias in fresh clashes near Tripoli
Fresh fighting has broken out between rival Libyan militias on the outskirts of the capital, Tripoli, after at least 43 people died in clashes on Friday.
The latest violence in the suburb of Tajoura pits local militiamen against incoming fighters from Misrata.
Friday's clashes occurred after protesters marched on the headquarters of the Misrata militia to demand that it leave Tripoli, and were fired upon.
The government is struggling to contain militias who control parts of Libya.
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Rival Libya militias in fresh clashes near Tripoli
Fresh fighting has broken out between rival Libyan militias on the outskirts of the capital, Tripoli, after at least 43 people died in clashes on Friday.
The latest violence in the suburb of Tajoura pits local militiamen against incoming fighters from Misrata.
Friday's clashes occurred after protesters marched on the headquarters of the Misrata militia to demand that it leave Tripoli, and were fired upon.
The government is struggling to contain militias who control parts of Libya.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24971765