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They also "threatened to use weapons against certain deputies," Ganor added.
The Berbers, who make up about 10 percent of Libya's population, are demanding that their language, ethnicity and culture be recognised in the future constitution.
At the beginning of July, they withdrew their representatives from the GNC to protest against marginalisation.
On July 17, they joined with two other minorities -- the Tuareg and the Toubou -- in announcing a boycott of elections to a constituent commission.
And they have threatened to launch a campaign of civil disobedience to pressure the GNC.
On July 25, Berbers in the western district of Nalout shut down the pipeline leading to the Millitah gas facility.
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The Berbers, who make up about 10 percent of Libya's population, are demanding that their language, ethnicity and culture be recognised in the future constitution.
At the beginning of July, they withdrew their representatives from the GNC to protest against marginalisation.
On July 17, they joined with two other minorities -- the Tuareg and the Toubou -- in announcing a boycott of elections to a constituent commission.
And they have threatened to launch a campaign of civil disobedience to pressure the GNC.
On July 25, Berbers in the western district of Nalout shut down the pipeline leading to the Millitah gas facility.
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