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Forces loyal to Libya’s Islamist-backed parliament General National Congress (GNC) are shown in a file picture during fighting with Islamic State (IS) group jihadists on the outskirts of Sirte (AFP Photo/Mahmud Turkia)
Libyan Parliament Discusses Passing a Confidence on Government
Cairo – Libyan Parliament is set to convene next week in another attempt, to decide on passing a confidence on the UN-Backed Government of National Accord head by Fayiz al-Sarraj. Members of parliament told Asharq Al-Awsat they received formal invitation from Speaker...Caption:
Libyan soldiers rest during assault on Sirte .REUTERS
Libyan Forces Say ISIS Attacks Deterred in Battle for Sirte
Forces backed by Libya’s unity government said on Wednesday they had consolidated positions on the edge of Sirte, repelling sniper, tank and mortar attacks as they seek to dislodge ISIS militants from its North African stronghold. Fighting resumed on Wednesday...Caption:
REFILE – QUALITY REPEATA sign which reads in Arabic, “The city of Sirte, under the shadow of Sharia” is seen as smoke rises in the background while forces aligned with Libya’s new unity government advance on the eastern and southern outskirts of the Islamic State stronghold of Sirte, in this still image taken from video on June 9, 2016. via Reuters TV TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY – RTSGPMK
ISIS Besieged in Sirte, Libya
Cairo-ISIS’s Libyan stronghold in the city of Sirte appeared to be on the verge of falling to militia fighters loyal to Libya’s new Western-backed government. Pro-government forces made an unexpectedly rapid advance into the city and Libyan government officials...Caption:
Military Vehicle in Sirte / Reuters