A local source from al-Hereish hospital in Libya’s Derna has confirmed the death of the leader of the Shura Council of Mujahedeen in Derna abu Mus’ab al-Shaaria, known as al-Amir, in airstrikes launched by Egypt in the city over the past few days, Afrigate News reported. Libyan Brigadier General Abdul Salam al-Hassi said the airstrikes targeted the council as well as Abu Salim Martyrs’ Brigade, two groups that ally with al-Qaeda. During a press conference with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in Khartoum on Monday, Conde said he will meet with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, head of the Libyan national army. He added that he recently held meetings with Libyan parties including the parliament, the head of the National Conference for the Libyan Opposition, the heads of tribes in the south and representatives of the Government of National Accord. Meanwhile, the presidential council of the government expressed in statement on Wednesday its determination to take measures for the return of the displaced to their home before the end of Ramadan.

Source: Egypt Independent May 31, 2017 12:00 UTC