Protesters clashed with police Wednesday in Libya as anti-government demonstrations spread onto the streets of Tripoli, news outlets in the region are reporting.

Libyan opposition groups, inspired by events unfolding in throughout the region are calling for “A Day of Rage” scheduled for Thursday, in an effort to oust long time leader Moammar Qaddafi. Qaddafi came into power in 1969, after leading a coup against the previous monarchy. The opposition, mainly comprised of young people, “is not well organized,” one local observer said, leading to concerns that the demonstration will be smashed by security forces.