Forces opposed to Libya’s internationally backed unity government launched an attack Sunday on three ports on the central coast, claiming control over key oil-exporting facilities that had recently resumed operations as part of an effort to revive the battle-scarred nation’s economy. The attack by forces loyal to Gen. Khalifa Haftar on terminals in the so-called oil crescent is the first armed conflict between Libya’s eastern government and the Western backed Government of National Accord which is based in the capital,...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 11, 2016 15:11 UTC