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OHCHR expresses concern over recent events in Libya involving militants

Date: Aug 19, 2015

The United Nations human rights office, OHCHR, has expressed concern over recent events in a coastal city in Libya involving militants claiming allegiance to ISIL.

Fighting erupted in Sirte after a local iman known for his vocal opposition to ISIL, was killed earlier this month while apparently resisting abduction by the terrorist group. The district was reportedly shelled by ISIL forces during the fighting, killing several civilians. Rupert Colville, Spokesperson at the OHCHR talks about the incidents...

--Sabc--

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