Western Powers Urge Warring Sides in Libya to Stop Attacks on Civilians 

The governments of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the United States yesterday urged warring factions in Libya to stop attacks on civilians, as clashes in the country are getting out of control. 

The Western powers "strongly condemned" the ongoing fighting and violence in Tripoli, Benghazi and across Libya. 

They further deplored the rise in the number of civilian casualties and expressed deep concern about the shortages in medical supplies, the displacement of thousands of families, the destruction of residences and infrastructure, as well as the halt in economic activity,. 

Meanwhile, in eastern city of Benghazi, fierce fighting has continued between the army and Islamist militant groups, who are now in control of some of the army's camps.

Source: XINHUA