THE GUARDIAN: Arrest of human rights activist triggers demonstrations in Libya's second largest cityHundreds of anti-government protesters have clashed with police overnight in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi. The protests were reportedly triggered by anger at the arrest of a human rights campaigner.
Meanwhile, Libyan state television said rallies were being held across the country in support of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
The online edition of Libya's privately owned Quryna newspaper, which is based in Benghazi, reported that demonstrators had petrol bombs and threw stones. >>> Reuters | Wednesday, February 16, 2011
REUTERS: Riot breaks out in Libyan city of Benghazi: Hundreds of people angry at the arrest of a rights campaigner clashed with police and government supporters overnight in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, a witness and local media said. >>> Christian Lowe, Algiers | Wednesday, February 16, 2011
REUTERS: Libya to free 110 Islamist militants from jail >>> Christian Lowe, Tripoli | Wednesday, February 16, 2011
