1,000 killed by Qadhafi forces in Misrata in 6 weeks

MISRATA: Some 1,000 people have been killed and 3,000 injured in Libya's third city Misrata since Moamer Qadhafi's forces began attacking it with shells and sniper fire six weeks ago, a senior medic said.

"Some 80 percent of the deaths are civilians," said Dr Khaled Abu Falgha, administrator of the city's main hospital.

The last week has also seen worsened injuries from cluster bombs, requiring many amputations, Abu Falgha said. He showed examples of the weapons kept in his office.