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Libyan Army’s Forces Resist an Armed Attack on the Oil Crescent

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 8, 2016 | Middle East

The Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar revealed that it has resisted a surprise attack by armed militias allied with other militias that are believed to be loyal to the government of national accord that is headed by Faiz Al-Siraj and backed by...

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Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. – Reuters

How Do Leaders of Libya’s Former Regime Live in Extremist Prisons?

by Abdul Sattar Hatita | Nov 16, 2016 | Features

Benghazi-After five years of torture, Colonel Nasr set for the first time on a couch to tell his visitors about his experience in prisons, obscure rooms, sickness, and death with dozens of his colleagues, who were arrested in Sirte after the murder of Muammar Gaddafi....

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This file photo taken on October 14, 2016 shows members of the forces loyal to Libya’s U.N.-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) gathering in the coastal city of Sirte. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP

War of Attrition in Sirte Delays Final Assault on ISIS

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 12, 2016 | Middle East

Tripoli-After a swift initial thrust into Sirte, ISIS’ bastion in Libya, six months on unity government forces still face dogged resistance from jihadist holdouts cornered in the Mediterranean city of Sirte. “The final assault is being held up… mainly due...

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Libya: 20 ISIS Fighters Killed in New Battles in Sirte

by Khalid Mahmoud | Oct 22, 2016 | Middle East

Forces of the Libyan Government of National Accord’s Presidential Council announced that they have made important progress in the Al-Imaraat Sittumiah area and have seized control of large areas in the Al-Imaraat area in the coastal city of Sirte from the extremist...

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13 Killed in Fresh Fighting Between Government Forces and Militants in Sirte

by Sawsan Abu-Husain | Sep 23, 2016 | Middle East

Three members of the Libyan government of national accord’s forces and ten ISIS fighters were killed in Sirte yesterday after renewed fighting in the coastal city, according to military and medical sources. In a statement, government forces said that “Our troops...