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Libya's Tripoli government targets more western towns with drone strikes

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the port and Zawia Oil Refinery, 55 km (34 miles) west of the city of Tripoli August 22, 2013. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU) stepped up drone strikes on Friday against what it said were smuggling gangs in western regions, attacking targets in Zawia, Zuwara, Ajeelat and Maya.

However, the strikes that began a week ago have hit factions linked with figures opposed to Prime Minister Abdelhamid al-Dbeibah, prompting outrage among critics of the GNU and fears of an escalation.

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