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Ras Lanuf

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Fighting Continues in Libya

Conflict & Justice

While the international community considers how to intervene in Libya, violence continues to escalate in the country. Much of the heavy fighting has been taking place in the the oil rich-city of Ras Lanuf, where the BBC’s John Simpson has the latest.

The battle for Libya

Conflict & Justice
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