Libya: ISIS loses stronghold in SirteLibyan forces on Monday took control of the final cluster of buildings where Islamic State militants were holding out in their former North African stronghold of Sirte. The Libyan forces, led by brigades from the western city of Misrata, launched counter-attack against the jihadist group in May. Since Aug. 1 the U.S. have carried out not less than 470 air strikes against the Jihadist to support the Libyan forces. The presence of the families has been one of the factors complicating attempts to push forward into the final sliver of land held by Islamic State. The post Libya: ISIS loses stronghold in Sirte appeared first on Vanguard News.

Source: Libya Today December 05, 2016 20:52 UTC