Libyan military spokesman killed in NATO raid

Monday May 16, 2011 08:10:57 AM, IANS

Tripoli: Colonel Milad Hussein al-Fiqhi, spokesman of the Libyan forces led by Muammar Gaddafi, was killed Sunday in a NATO raid that targeted an intelligence building in the capital Tripoli, Al Arabiya news channel reported.

"Colonel Fiqhi is most probably responsible for the crimes that took place in Zawiyah town," Khaled al-Warfali of the opposition told Al Arabiya by phone.

NATO also raided the towns of Bir al-Ghanam and al-Egila, southwest of Tripoli, Xinhua reported.

The Libyan state news agency said the attacks led to civilian casualties. But it did not give any details.

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Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari addresses after releasing the special issue of “Think India” quarterly on Faiz Ahmad Faiz, in New Delhi on May 10, 2011. Also seen in the picture is Member Planning Commission Dr Syeda Hameed among others.

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