Benghazi Defense Brigades (BDB) took control on Friday of Ras Lanuf Airport in central Libya, in addition to Ben Jawad and Nofaliya towns, in a surprise attack on Dignity Operation forces there. Benghazi Defense Brigades launched early on Friday a fresh military operation to facilitate the return of Benghazi IDPs to their city, according to Boshra News Agency, the news outlet of Benghazi Shura Council. The news outlet also released a video of BDB forces inside Ras Lanuf Airport, around 230 km west of Benghazi. Demonstrations were held in Tripoli and Misrata to back the “Return to Benghazi” military operation. Related News:Defend Benghazi Brigades advance toward Benghazi, Haftar’s militias retreatDefend Benghazi Brigades confirm control of Sultan district, western BenghaziDefend Benghazi Brigades: We only fight to end Haftar’s coup plot against 17 February revolutionDignity Operation militias announce state of emergency in Benghazi upon advance of Defend Benghazi Brigades

Source: Libya Observer March 03, 2017 18:00 UTC