More than 600 people have died in the violent clashes that swept Libya since the demonstrations to unseat long-time leader Moammer Gadhafi began last week.

According to Human Rights Watch, at least 250 of those died on Monday alone after the violence spread from the eastern city of Benghazi to the capital of Tripoli.

As of February 21, specialists Human Rights Watch estimated the death toll at 360 people. One of the leaders told the media that the number of victims amounted to 560 persons, Al Arabiya reported.

Anti-government protests continue to spread across the Middle East and the world as demonstrations continue in Libya. Protesters there say they are fed up with Moammar Gadhafi’s 40-year rule. Libyan protesters are taking their anger and frustration straight to the capital. Demonstrations spread to the city of Tripoli as activists seized some military bases and weapons. On state TV, the son of ruler Moammar Gaddafi warned the growing unrest could ignite a civil war.