Libya
in blood
“Medical
sources say at least 340 people have been killed in fighting in
Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi since October 15. The Red Crescent
and hospital sources said Saturday that more than 200 of those killed
were soldiers.”
“The
sources added that among the casualties were a number of civilians,
who were caught in the crossfire between militants and government
forces fighting for the control of Libya’s second largest city.”
“The
Libyan army launched an offensive last month to drive the militants
out of Benghazi. The militants seized the port city and commercial
district in July. Militant groups are also present in Libya’s two
other main cities, the capital, Tripoli, and Misrata, located in the
northwestern part of the country.”
“The
North African country has been witnessing numerous clashes between
government forces and rival militia groups that refuse to lay down
arms. The groups are now turning their guns on each other in an
attempt to dominate politics and the country’s vast oil resources.”
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