Africa
Libyans protest Bani Walid gunfight
Hundreds of protesters accuse the government of killing civilians.
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2012 06:27

Protesters in the Libyan capital Tripoli accuse the government of killing civilians, as at least 30 people are reported to have been killed in the town of Bani Walid.

Government-backed forces say they are battling elements who are still loyal to the former leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The fighting has been going on for nearly a week.

Al Jazeera's Omar Al-Saleh reports from Tripoli.

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