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Libya urges militants to withdraw from capital
[Iran Press TV] Libya's government has called on all gunnies in the capital Tripoli...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... to withdraw from the city amid growing violence over power struggle in the country. The announcement, which was made by the cabinet of the outgoing Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thanay on Thursday, called on the Death Eater groups to stay out of politics. Libya is bracing for greater chaos as more troops are joining the forces commanded by retired General Khalifa Haftar. The head of special forces in Benghazi said on Monday that his troops are banding together with paramilitaries in the northeastern city of Benghazi. "We are joining the battle of dignity launched by the Libyan National Army with all our men and weapons," Colonel Wanis Abu Khamada said, referring to Haftar's group. "The battle will continue until terrorism is eradicated," Khamada added. Several other officers in the North African country, including air force personnel, also joined Haftar's loyalists. Posted by: Fred 2014-05-23 |
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