Libya: At least 75 dead in a week in Benghazi Since the start of an offensive launched on Wednesday against Islamist groups at least seventy-five people were killed in Benghazi. Nine people were killed this Sunday, October 19 in fresh violence in Benghazi, carrying seventy-five the death toll since the beginning last Wednesday in an offensive against Islamist groups that control this city of eastern Libya, said medical sources. The offensive launched by former General Khalifa Haftar controversial, is supported by the international community recognized by authorities trying to take over the second largest city in Libya, fell in July at the hands of Islamist militias. Civilians have also taken up arms to support the forces of General fighting against a coalition of Islamist groups, including the radical Ansar asharia classified terrorists by the United States. Raids on Islamist positions Sunday, new clashes took place in several districts of Benghazi, while air forces loyal to General Haftar raided on Islamist positions. A deserted residence Khalifa Haftar was targeted by an explosive attack, according to a military source. The attack killed a woman and injured her daughter while traveling near the building, according to the Benghazi Medical Center. This medical center has further stated that he had received six bodies were handed over by the Libyan Red Crescent. In addition, two soldiers died in Al-Baida hospital, according to a source from the property.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:17:00 +0000
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