Libyans hold a demonstration at Martyrs’ Square against military operations by forces loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter in Tripoli, Libya, Friday, May 3, 2019. (Hazem Ahmed/Associated Press)BENGHAZI, Libya — Islamic State militants on Saturday killed at least nine soldiers in an attack on a training camp for the self-styled Libyan National Army in the country’s southwestern desert, officials said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to media. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying at least 16 soldiers were killed or wounded. The U.N. humanitarian agency said Friday that the month-long assault on Tripoli has displaced nearly 55,000 people.

Source: Washington Post May 04, 2019 11:17 UTC