Libya: Fighting Breaks Out Again in Tripoli

October 14, 2011 from Euronews

Battles have broken out in Libya's capital, Tripoli, between revolutionary fighters and supporters of ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi. It is the first time the two sides have clashed there since Gaddafi was forced to leave. The trouble reportedly began when loyalists attempted to raise the old green flag - a symbol of Gaddafi's regime. This led to a fierce gun battle in the Nasr District of the Abu Salim neighbourhood.

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