A Libyan army soldier was killed and five were injured in clashes with forces of the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council.

In statements to MENA on Tuesday, Al Galaa hospital spokeswoman Fadia al Barghathi said the hospital received over the past two days the body of an army personnel and five injured army soldiers.

Three of those injured checked out of hospital, she said.

The Libyan army engages in fierce confrontations with forces of the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council, leaving behind hundreds of people killed and injured.