The southern Libyan city of Sabha, a hub for people and weapons smuggling, has been torn apart by bitter fighting between tribal and ethnic groups Getty ImagesAt least 20 people have died in Libya during five days of fierce clashes that erupted after a tribesman’s monkey attacked a girl from a rival clan. The monkey is said to have ripped off her headscarf and bitten and scratched her. Seeking revenge, Awlad Suleiman fighters returned with machineguns and rocket-propelled grenades. Tanks, mortars and sniper rifles were later deployed by both sides. The monkey is said to have ripped off a schoolgirl’s scarf ALAMYChildren were among those killed and 50…

Source: The Times November 21, 2016 12:03 UTC