Libya protests planned over power cuts, political deadlock

Tyres burnt at a road blockade during overnight protests in the Libyan capital Tripoli. PHOTO | AFP


What you need to know:

  • A youth movement calling itself "Beltress" said further protests were planned in Tripoli's Martyr's Square at 4:00 PM local time (1400 GMT).
  • The movement demands elections and the dissolution of both the country's rival governments and their two houses of parliament.