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| Copters open fire on Libyan protesters |
| 2011-02-20 |
| [Iran Press TV] The Libyan government is using aerial fire to crack down on pro-democracy protesters as nationwide protests continue to shake Muammar Qadaffy's regime. Helicopters have reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in the eastern city of Benghazi on Saturday. Medical sources have described the situation as critical. They say most of the victims suffer from gunshot wounds. This as Human Rights Watch said at least 84 pro-democracy protesters have been killed by Libyan security forces during the past three days. Thirty-five deaths have been reported by a hospital in Benghazi. Protesters have been demanding the ouster of Libyan leader Qadaffy who has been in power for over 40 years. |
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