Story highlights Two rival tribes battled it out in southwestern Libya over the weekend

Clashes were sparked by a monkey attack on a schoolgirl in Sabha

(CNN) A pet monkey pounced on a schoolgirl in southwestern Libya, an act that set off days of deadly clashes between rival tribes, residents told CNN.

The violence erupted in the desert city of Sabha on Friday, the day after the monkey attack.

One hospital official said at least 14 people were dead and 60 people injured in four days of clashes between members of the Gaddadfa and Suleiman tribes.

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya said at least 20 were killed and more than 50 were injured. It and other bodies urged reconciliation.

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