Helicopter shot down in Libya, killing at least 14

A helicopter has been shot down in Libya, killing at least 14 of its 23 passengers.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015 - 17:30

A helicopter has been shot down in Libya, killing at least 14 of its 23 passengers.

Two high-ranking officers allied to the Islamist-backed Tripoli government were on board, according to Tripoli chief of staff spokesman Colonel Ali al-Sheikhi.

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