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Libya's tribal clashes in Zlitan leave three dead | |
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At least three people have been killed in clashes between rival tribes in northern Libya, security officials say. | |
A number of others were injured in the clashes in Zlitan, 145km (90 miles) south-east of the capital Tripoli. | |
The clashes were sparked by a dispute between two families from the Haly and Fawatra tribes, Reuters reports. | The clashes were sparked by a dispute between two families from the Haly and Fawatra tribes, Reuters reports. |
Libya's new government has struggled to assert its authority across the vast country since last year's ouster of Col Muammar Gaddafi. | Libya's new government has struggled to assert its authority across the vast country since last year's ouster of Col Muammar Gaddafi. |
Libya remains awash with weapons left over from the uprising against the late strongman. | Libya remains awash with weapons left over from the uprising against the late strongman. |
Earlier reports had put the number of dead at 12. |
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