BENGHAZI, Libya — Officials in Libya said on Tuesday that an Islamist militia shot down a helicopter outside the eastern city of Benghazi, killing two French special forces troops who were onboard. Libya slid into chaos after the uprising that led to the ouster and killing of longtime autocrat Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyFrench special forces have been helping Libyan troops fight Islamic State group militants in the eastern city of Benghazi since the spring. Militia forces loyal to the unity government have been battling IS militants in Sirte since May. The French defense ministry declined to comment, saying it does not release information regarding its special forces.

Source: International New York Times July 19, 2016 18:13 UTC