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Libya: Armed clashes between government forces and Islamist militants in Benghazi and Tripoli leave 59 dead
Sunday, July 27, 2014 15:10
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At least 59 people died in clashes between the Libyan government forces and Islamist militants in Benghazi and Tripoli, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing local security and healthcare sources.
According to the agency, the clashes began in two cities almost simultaneously and continued through the entire night. Preliminary estimates show that at least 36 people were killed by militants in Benghazi with the majority of the victims being civilians. In Tripoli 23 people, including Egyptian workers, died when a house collapsed hit by a mortar round.
Source: http://www.warsintheworld.com/index.php/2014/07/28/libya-armed-clashes-between-government-forces-and-islamist-militants-in-benghazi-and-tripoli-leave-59-dead/
