Libyan forces in the country's east say they have cleared the final remaining pockets of the city of Benghazi of Islamist militiamen and armed opponents. The head of the self-styled Libyan National Army, Gen. Khalifa Hifter, says that all that remained were some land mines and bombs to clear. He says his army "congratulates the Libyan people and thanks all the backing forces and neighboring who supported us." He says: "Benghazi will enter a new era of security, stability, prosperity and peace. Libya descended into chaos following the 2011 civil war that toppled and killed dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

Source: ABC News July 05, 2017 19:52 UTC