TRIPOLI – Forces opposed to Libya’s unity government seized a fourth oil port, completing their takeover of vital installations in the North African country’s "oil crescent", a military source has said. Military strongman General Khalifa Haftar on Sunday launched an offensive on Libya’s "oil crescent" along the northern coast. "The entire oil crescent region is now under our control," Muqarief said. The "oil crescent" lies between Benghazi and Kadhafi’s hometown of Sirte, where pro-GNA forces have been battling the Islamic State group since May. "We call for all military forces that have moved into the oil crescent to withdraw immediately, without preconditions," they said.

Source: Viet Nam News September 14, 2016 04:18 UTC