Complex sentence: The conflict was originally reported to be an attack by Gaddafi loyalists by local NTC officials, however tribal leaders, and residents leaders have denied it, declaring that the conflict is for the establishment of their own council in the city.
Split into simpler sentences: The conflict was originally reported to be an attack by Gaddafi loyalists by local NTC officials. However tribal leaders and residents have denied any affiliation with Gaddafi's remnants, stating their goal was the establishment of their own council in the city.