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LIBYA MILITANTS ------------------- Libyan troops struggling to establish control across the country clashed with militants in the eastern city of Benghazi on and at least nine people were killed in the fighting. Libyas new military faces a challenge from Islamist militants and militias who fought in the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi but refuse to disarm and control parts of the country. Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Benghazi and thick smoke rose from the Ras Obeida area. The army ordered residents to stay off the city streets and recalled troops on leave to their units in the city. The Islamist group blamed the army for the violence, saying special forces had opened fire on an Ansar patrol, according to a statement monitored by the SITE service which tracks Islamist groups. youtu.be/6BDkbPurAmM
Posted on: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:20:40 +0000

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