Dozens dead as Libyan militia gunmen attack peaceful protesters

Libyan militiamen have attacked peaceful protesters demanding the disbanding of the country’s armed groups, killing at least 22 people as they opened fire on the march with heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

Dozens dead as Libyan militia gunmen attack peaceful protesters

Libyan militiamen have attacked peaceful protesters demanding the disbanding of the country’s armed groups, killing at least 22 people as they opened fire on the march with heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

Witnesses said protesters went home to gather weapons and later returned to the site of the attack, suggesting more bloodshed was possible.

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