02-02-2015 23:59 via news.yahoo.com

Libyan troops try to block PM visit, may signal rift with government

By Ayman, al-Warfalli, Feras and Bosalum BENGHAZI/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Troops loyal to a Libyan general tried to block internationally recognized Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni from visiting the eastern city of Benghazi at the weekend as he looked to show support for his soldiers battling Islamist groups. Army members under the control of General Khalifa Haftar tried to deny Thinni's plane permission to land on Sunday and later briefly halted his convoy during the visit, a minister and militar
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