Imagenes impactantes sobre los enfrentamientos entre milicias rivales en Tripoli

Imagenes impactantes sobre los enfrentamientos entre milicias rivales en Tripoli

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The video covers the ongoing conflict in Tripoli, Libya, where militias are fighting for control of the international airport. The Escudo de Libia brigades from Misrata are gaining ground, but the airport remains under the control of Sintan militias. Since July, 17 people have died and 31 have been injured. The conflict is part of a broader extremist reaction after Islamist factions lost power in recent elections. The government has issued an ultimatum for militias to join the Armed Forces or Police by the end of the year, but experts believe this will be challenging.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the conflict described in the first section?

Control over the international airport in Tripoli

A dispute over oil resources

A political disagreement between two cities

A humanitarian aid distribution issue

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is mentioned as gaining ground around the airport?

Militias from Sintan

Libyan Shield brigades from Misrata

International peacekeepers

Local police forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have been reported dead since the conflict began in July?

10

17

25

31

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event did the factions play a key role in?

The signing of a peace treaty

The Arab Spring

The overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011

The 2014 Libyan elections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ultimatum has the government given to the militias?

To disband immediately

To join the official armed forces or police by the end of the year

To surrender their weapons

To leave the country