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7 Libyan Revolutionaries Killed, 65 Hurt
Navideshahed: At least seven Libyan revolutionaries have been killed and 65 others wounded during clashes with government troops, medical sources say.
According to Navideshahed and as reported by PressTV, the fighting broke out on Tuesday in the town of Zlitan, which is located 160 km (100 miles) east of the capital, Tripoli,Reuters reports.
Earlier on Tuesday, revolutionary forces had captured the town from forces loyal to embattled Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi.
Attacks by pro-Gaddafi troops have intensified as opposition fighters are pushing their way towards the capital Tripoli where the long-time ruler is holed-up.
Taking over control of Zlitan is viewed as a big gain for the revolutionaries as it is the first of three major towns that stand between Tripoli and Misratah which is held by the revolutionaries.
Libya has been the scene of fierce fighting between pro-Gaddafi troops and anti-regime forces since mid-February.
Tripoli and some western provinces remain under Gaddafi's control while the revolutionaries hold Benghazi, most of the east and several western cities.
The bloody conflict has left thousands of people dead and many others wounded.
Revolutionary forces want an end to Gaddafi's decades-long rule.
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According to Navideshahed and as reported by PressTV, the fighting broke out on Tuesday in the town of Zlitan, which is located 160 km (100 miles) east of the capital, Tripoli,Reuters reports. Earlier on Tuesday, revolutionary forces had captured the town from forces loyal to embattled Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi. Attacks by pro-Gaddafi troops have intensified as opposition fighters are pushing their way towards the capital Tripoli where the long-time ruler is holed-up. Taking over control of Zlitan is viewed as a big gain for the revolutionaries as it is the first of three major towns that stand between Tripoli and Misratah which is held by the revolutionaries. Libya has been the scene of fierce fighting between pro-Gaddafi troops and anti-regime forces since mid-February. Tripoli and some western provinces remain under Gaddafi's control while the revolutionaries hold Benghazi, most of the east and several western cities. The bloody conflict has left thousands of people dead and many others wounded. Revolutionary forces want an end to Gaddafi's decades-long rule. The End
