Ghost town in Libya

Ghost town in Libya

MISRATA, Libya - Photo taken on Oct. 25, 2011, shows Tawarga, now a ghost town, near Misrata in western Libya, after residents deserted out of fear of revenge attack. Troops loyal to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi mobilized Tawarga residents to attack Misrata during the civil war that brought an end to the dictator's regime.

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  • 2011/10/26 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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