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Power outages short-circuit Libya's economy

Power outages short-circuit Libya's economy

Years of conflict in Libya - especially in its so-called "oil crescent" - have hurt power generation.

Many areas endure total blackouts for hours, and constant electricity outages are affecting all segments of life, from the economy to relaxation to healthcare.

Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Abdelwahed reports from Tripoli, Libya.

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