Supporters of Muammar Gaddafi carried Gaddafi-era flags in five Libyan cities

Convoys of supporters of the Gaddafi era formed in Tripoli, Misrata, Al Ajaylat, Bani Walid and Tarhuna. Arrests took place in some cities, while vehicles belonging to some protesters carrying green flags were set on fire in Misrata.

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Supporters of Muammar Gaddafi carried Gaddafi-era flags in five Libyan cities

Groups supporting Muammar Gaddafi's rule held protests in the Libyan capital Tripoli as well as in Misrata, Al Ajaylat, Bani Walid and Tarhuna.

The protesters carried flags used during Gaddafi's rule on their vehicles, formed convoys and headed toward city squares.

Arrests and vehicles set on fire

Security forces detained protesters carrying flags from the Gaddafi era in some cities. In Misrata, vehicles belonging to some protesters carrying green flags were set on fire.

Demonstration in support of the February Revolution in Tripoli

A demonstration was also held in Martyrs' Square in Tripoli against the protest by Gaddafi supporters. Participants carrying Libyan flags expressed support for the February Revolution that ended Gaddafi's rule.

Gaddafi supporters called on social media one day earlier for people to take to the streets on September 1. September 1 marks the anniversary of the coup carried out by Gaddafi in 1969.

Groups supporting Muammar Gaddafi's rule held protests in the Libyan capital Tripoli as well as in Misrata, Al Ajaylat, Bani Walid and Tarhuna.

The protesters carried flags used during Gaddafi's rule on their vehicles, formed convoys and headed toward city squares.

Arrests and vehicles set on fire

Security forces detained protesters carrying flags from the Gaddafi era in some cities. In Misrata, vehicles belonging to some protesters carrying green flags were set on fire.

Demonstration in support of the February Revolution in Tripoli

Gaddafi supporters called on social media one day earlier for people to take to the streets on September 1. September 1 marks the anniversary of the coup carried out by Gaddafi in 1969.

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