DHAKA: A no-fly zone has been imposed over Libya’s second city of Benghazi, the army has announced.

The move follows clashes between a paramilitary force and Islamist militants which resulted in 43 deaths and more than 100 injuries, reports the BBC.

There have also been regular clashes in Benghazi between the army and militants blamed for killing security personnel.

Libya’s leaders have struggled to bring stability to the country since Muammar Gaddafi was removed from power in 2011.

A planned new constitution remains unwritten and the country has had three prime ministers since March.

The eastern city of Benghazi was at the heart of the anti-Gaddafi uprising.

BDST: 1615 HRS, MAY 18, 2014