Bunkers and booby-traps as Islamic State makes a stand in LibyaSheltering in tunnels, improvised bunkers and rooms fortified by sand-filled fridges, Islamic State is holding out in the Libyan city of Sirte, defending itself with snipers, booby-traps and car bombs against pro-government forces. The battle for Sirte, taken by Islamic State more than a year ago, may be over soon. In the early days of the battle, Misrata forces suffered heavy casualties from snipers. But the end of Daesh will be very soon," said Mohammad Ghasri, a spokesman for pro-government forces, using an Arabic name for Islamic State. On Thursday, five foreign captives - two Turks, two Indians and a Bangladeshi - were freed after fighting that killed 20 Islamic State militants.

Source: Libya Today November 17, 2016 09:04 UTC