Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Gun battles rage as rival Libyan militias fight over stolen cars

Reuters reports that scores are dead and many more wounded as rival militias do battle in Sabha, Southern Libya's largest city.

Gunfire broke out when one group of militiamen tried to steal a stolen car from another group.

The central government, the so-called "National Transitional Council" or NTC, reportedly sent a contingent of 600 troops to the city in an effort to quell the violence.

The government troops had a quick look around and beat a hasty retreat.

This incident underscores the toxic legacy left by last year's NATO intervention in the country. Central authority is non-existent, the streets are a battleground, and the gang with the most ammo prevails in the end.

But at least they're free!

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