1. The militia is suspected of close contacts with members of parliament and government figures.

2. The council also proposed bringing the militia into the government framework.

3. Libyan officials as saying an Islamist militia shot down a French helicopter.

4. By contrast, the Kurdish militia has proved to be a more organized and trained ground force.

5. In other parts of the country, Christian civilians are fleeing Muslim militia attacks.

6. The assault drove the militia fighters from the town.

7. Soldiers and local militia conduct frequent patrols to protect the valley from attacks.