Libya: Renewed rocket attacks target civilians in Misratah

23 June 2011 Pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya have been firing inscriminate rockets on residential areas in Misratah, killing and injuring civilians. Forces loyal to Libyan Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi are once again targeting civilians in Misratah by firing rockets, some containing ball bearings, into the city’s residential areas, Amnesty International said today.   At least two civilians, a 14-year-old boy and two women were killed and several others, including children, were injured in recent days when “Grad” rockets struck their homes in the port city’s residential neighbourhoods. …

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