(CNN) -- Thousands of mourners, some carrying coffins above their heads, crowded into the streets of Benghazi, Libya, on Sunday as the protests against longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi showed no sign of letting up.
The crowds walked as part of a funeral for several people killed in clashes that began Saturday afternoon between civilians and security forces loyal to Gadhafi, eye witnesses told CNN.
The protesters said the violent crackdown by security forces since demonstrations started last week has left them energized.
The reported death toll grew quickly over the weekend, passing 180.
via cnn.com
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