TRIPOLI: Libya’s army chief resigned on Sunday (Monday in Manila), a day after clashes killed 31 people in Benghazi, the country’s highest political authority said, announcing plans to integrate ex-rebels into the security forces by end of 2013.

To calm the situation after Saturday’s clashes involving former rebels, the General National Congress (GNC) announced the resignation of General Yusef al-Mangoush, who has been criticized for delays in forming a national army.

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