| 5,983,803 |
32.0639 |
20.05199 |
Libya |
|
Heavy clashes continued in Hawari, Garyounis and Sabri with the air force continuing to carry out airstrikes on 16 April. |
| 5,983,807 |
32.86667 |
13.15 |
Libya |
|
In Gurgi, Tripoli, heavy gunfire was reported and the roundabout there had been blocked off. There were also reports of firing near the city centre. |
| 5,983,810 |
32.87881 |
13.20841 |
Libya |
|
The Tripoli home of former General National Congress (GNC) member Juma Sayeh (member of Wesheffana tribe) was attacked and largely destroyed on 16 April. The house, next to the Swiss embassy in Ben Ashour, was blown up. Sayeh blamed Abdul Raouf Kara (Special Deterrence Forces) and Misratan forces for the attack - though this could not be confirmed. |
| 5,984,299 |
-33.01529 |
27.91162 |
South Africa |
|
Classes at Lilitha Nursing College in East London were suspended, following studentprotests. |
| 5,983,815 |
32.76272 |
21.75506 |
Libya |
|
A former TV presenter survived an attempted assassination in Beida on 16 April. The journalist, who had worked for Libya Awlan (Libya First) TV channel and is now working in radio, was hit by at least one bullet and is now in hospital. |
| 5,983,819 |
32.8925 |
13.18 |
Libya |
|
The finance manager of Afriqiyah Airways was kidnapped in Tripoli on 16 April. |
| 5,983,823 |
-19.3 |
47.8333 |
Madagascar |
|
Student protesters set tires on fire and police dispersed them using tear gas. |
| 5,983,828 |
-18.9386 |
47.5167 |
Madagascar |
|
Prison workers went on strike, keeping only a minimual level of service running. |
| 5,983,833 |
-18.9386 |
47.5167 |
Madagascar |
|
Judicial clerks went on strike. |
| 5,983,839 |
-18.1667 |
49.3833 |
Madagascar |
|
Supporters of the mayor and striking employees clashed in front of City Hall, injuries reported. Police dispersed the crowd using firehoses. |
