Misrata forces loyal of Tripoli-based Government of National Accord have broken the Islamic State’s last resistance position in the terrorist group’s stronghold of Sirte, reports say. Fighting carried on over the weekend mainly on Saturday as GNA-aligned forces launched final assault on the third district of Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown. The GNA forces announced Saturday they were able to break into the district with the support of tanks and armored fighting vehicles, Libya Herald reports. Fighting to overcome the terrorist group have caused the death of more than 500 Libyan fighters, while the number of injured has been established at more than 2,500. US authorities have reportedly promised the GNA to maintain their military assistance even after the defeat of the IS group.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 10, 2016 14:26 UTC