Libyans fear return of deadly violence as Eid begins

Residents of the Libyan capital were preparing for the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha in relative peace after deadly clashes last month, but they were unconvinced it would outlast the festivities.

With celebrations set for Friday, Randa al-Mahmoudi, a schoolteacher in her thirties, said she was trying to keep life steady for her three children.

“We try, at least for the children, to do things as usual, without thinking about what might happen,” she said, shopping in a supermarket in Siyahiya,…