Clashes in Tripoli continueNovember 15, 2011 - 10:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Rival militia clashed for a fourth day on the outskirts of the Libyan capital in the deadliest and most sustained violence since the death of Muammar Gaddafi. Fighters attacked each other late on Sunday, November 13, with rockets, mortars and machine guns. The fighting, in which at least 13 people were killed since late last week, raised concerns about the ability of Libya's transitional government to disarm thousands of gunmen and restore order after the eight-month civil war. Libya's interim leader, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, said his National Transitional Council brought together elders from the feuding areas - the city of Zawiya and the nearby tribal lands of Warshefana - over the weekend and that the dispute had been resolved. "I want to assure the Libyan people that everything is under control," he said. But fighting continued as he spoke. Heavy gunfire and explosions from rocket-propelled grenades were heard for hours on Sunday in the area between the Warshefana lands, about 30 kilometres west of Tripoli, and in Zawiya, another 15km to the west. At one stage the two sides were battling for control of a major military camp of the removed regime, said a fighter from Tripoli. The camp, once a base of elite forces commanded by one of Qaddafi's sons, Khamis, is located on a motorway midway between Tripoli and Zawiya. At least 13 people were killed in the fighting, including four from Zawiya and nine from Warshefana, according to gunmen and a hospital doctor in Warshefana, The Associated Press reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |