Clashes, arms depot blast in Libya leave over 65 dead

More than 65 people were killed in Libya on Tuesday in clashes between Islamic State fighters and army forces loyal to the government. About 29 of the fatalities were the result of an explosion at an arms factory and depot in the Tripoli area that was attacked by the terrorist organization. The others were killed in fierce battles between the two sides in the area of the city of Sirte, an ISIS stronghold in the country.  

 

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