Libya protests: 84 killed in growing unrest, says hrw

The number of people killed in three days of protests in Libya has risen to 84, according to the New York-based group Human Rights Watch report on Saturday.

The main focus of the demonstrations against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule has been the second city Benghazi, where security forces are said to have attacked protesters again on Sunday.

On Friday, one hospital in the city reported 35 deaths. State media have warned of retaliation if the unrest continues.

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