Libya: Nine rebels killed, 50 injured as clashed continue

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Libya: Nine rebels killed, 50 injured as clashed continue

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At least nine rebels were killed and 50 were injured as Libyan forces attacked Zintan.

08 May,2011 02:43 am

According to foreign news agencies, Libyan forces attacked the mountainous region of Zintan with the help of tanks but their efforts were botched by the rebels as the Libyan forces failed to capture Zintan. According to the doctors at the Zintan hospital, nine bodies were brought to hospital. More than 50 injured were also treated and most of them are in critical condition.Libyan force also bombarded the oil reservoirs in Misrata. On the other hand the rebels claimed that Italy has agreed to supply them with weapons while the Italian Foreign Minister denied the claim.