Residents hide near a burning car during clashes between members of Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia and a Libyan army special forces unit in the Ras Obeida area in Benghazi November 25, 2013. REUTERS-Esam Omran Al-Fetori
(Reuters) – Clashes between Libyan troops and militants in the eastern city of Benghazi on Monday killed at least nine people and wounded a dozen in another test of the country’s fledgling armed forces.
A member of the Libyan army shoots towards members of Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia during clashes between the group and a Libyan army special forces unit in the Ras Obeida area in Benghazi November 25, 2013. REUTERS-Esam Omran Al-Fetori
Still in training, Libya’s new military is struggling to curb Islamist militants and militias who fought in the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi but refuse to disarm and control parts of the country.
A member of the Libyan army runs with his weapon during clashes between members of Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia and a Libyan army special forces unit in the Ras Obeida area in Benghazi November 25, 2013. REUTERS-Esam Omran Al-Fetori
Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Benghazi and thick smoke rose from the Ras Obeida area. The army ordered residents to stay off the city streets and recalled troops on leave to their units in the city.
A man walks at the headquarters of Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia after it was set on fire by protesters after clashes between members of the group and a Libyan army special forces unit in the Ras Obeida area in Benghazi November 25, 2013. REUTERS-Esam Omran Al-Fetori
Fighting broke out when an army special forces unit pursued a suspect into an area where Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia operates its own checkpoints, Benghazi city security officials said.
Medical and security sources said at least nine people were killed in the gun battles.
A member of the Libyan army and a resident lie on the ground as they hide near a car during clashes between members of Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia and a Libyan army special forces unit in the Ras Obeida area in Benghazi November 25, 2013. REUTERS-Esam Omran Al-Fetori
A member of the Libyan army with a weapon is seen amidst smoke during clashes between members of Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia and a Libyan army special forces unit in the Ras Obeida area in Benghazi November 25, 2013. REUTERS-Esam Omran Al-Fetori
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