(VOVworld) – At least 32 people were dead and 400 others injured after protests to require the withdrawal of the armed groups that supported the toppling of the late leader Muamar Gaddadfi, turned into violence in the capital Tripoli on Friday, according to Health Minister Nureddin Doghman.

Dozens dead in clash with Libyan militiamen in Tripoli. Photo: internet

The incident began as gunmen fired at hundreds of protestors waiving white flags inside villas in Gharghour district where the headquarters of Misrata militiamen are based. A rocket was also targeted at the main road where protestors were gathering but did not cause any casualties. Witnesses say there were no security forces around as Friday's bloodshed began. The Libyan government is urging factions to cease fire so it can apply necessary measures to restore order in the capital city.