Friday, 25. February 2011
Topic: War and Peace News - on February 25, 2011 at 3:27:00 PM CET
Gunfire in Libya capital as protesters march
Militias loyal to Muammar Gadhafi fired in the air today to disperse marches by regime opponents defying a fierce clampdown to attempt their first major protest in the Libyan capital Tripoli in days. Across rebellious cities in the east, thousands held rallies in support of the Tripoli protesters.
Protesters streamed out of a mosque in central Tripoli after prayers, chanting for Gaddafi's resignation, and they were confronted by a force of troops and militiamen near Green Square, said one witness. The militiamen fired in the air, sending some in the anti-Gaddafi crowd running, he said.
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