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Leading Libyan Female Politician Gunned Down As Rebels Battle In The Capital

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Leading Libyan Female Politician Gunned Down As Rebels Battle In The Capital

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Gunmen shot dead a leading Libyan female lawmaker in the restive city of Darna on Tuesday, as rival militias and government forces continued to battle for control of a major airport in the capital, Tripoli.

Unknown assailants gunned down Fareha al-Barqawi near a gas station, a Libyan official told the Associated Press. The official spoke only on condition of anonymity and did not provide further details, fearing for his own safety. Darna is a known stronghold of Islamic extremists.

We invite our users to read the full article published on July 17th 2014.

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Gunmen shot dead a leading Libyan female lawmaker in the restive city of Darna on Tuesday, as rival militias and government forces continued to battle for control of a major airport in the capital, Tripoli.

Unknown assailants gunned down Fareha al-Barqawi near a gas station, a Libyan official told the Associated Press. The official spoke only on condition of anonymity and did not provide further details, fearing for his own safety. Darna is a known stronghold of Islamic extremists.

We invite our users to read the full article published on July 17th 2014.

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