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Libyan militias take Benghazi amid Tripoli chaos declared control
Islamic militias including Ansar al Shariah claim control of Benghazi after overrunning army barracks and seizing heavy weapons. The drive follows clashes in Tripoli as thousands flee to Tunisia. The new parliament is to convene soon, with Islamist factions losing ground nationally.
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Libya
United States
Tripoli
Tunisia
Muammar Gaddafi
Health Ministry
Spain
China
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Shura Council of
Ansar al-Shariah
Hifter
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Mohammed al- Zahawi
Wissam bin Hamid
Tobrouk
Ashur Shway
Benghazi University
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