Libya: 79 killed and 141 wounded in clashes between armed groups loyal to ex general and islamist militias
At least 79 people were killed and 141 others wounded in fierce clashes in eastern Libya between armed groups loyal to a rogue ex-general and Islamist militias, a health ministry official told AFP Saturday.
Giving the latest toll of Friday’s unrest in Benghazi, the official, Abdallah al-Fitouri, said those wounded had been taken to five hospitals in the area. An earlier toll had 37 dead and 139 wounded.
Libya’s military banned flights Saturday over the eastern city of Benghazi, a day after troops loyal to Gen. Khalifa Hifter attacked the militias, authorities said.