Libyan activists’ protest closes Benghazi airport

Published April 6, 2014 1:18pm ET



TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A security official in Libya says activists have blocked the road to Benghazi’s international airport, protesting against the country’s parliament, which was due to dissolve two months ago.

The official said activists set tires ablaze Sunday on main roads, including the one leading to the airport. The official says the protesters also forced a university, some governmental schools, banks and the city’s port to close.

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