Libyan army and Islamists clash again in Benghazi

  • Thread starter World News Headlines -
  • Start date
W

World News Headlines -

Guest
Libya's army clashed with Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi early on Wednesday as part of a crackdown on fighters who have controlled parts of the oil-producing country since it overthrew ruler Muammar Gaddafi two years ago. Western powers, worried about Libya's growing militia anarchy, have promised more aid to the army to curb former fighters and militants who fought to oust Gaddafi but have since challenged the OPEC country's government. Fighting broke out on Monday between army special forces and members of militant group Ansar al-Sharia in Benghazi, killing at least nine people before the Islamists retreated from their main base.

Continue reading...
 

Attachments

  • c48f5a8cfb46bff394e124abcbeacfc0.jpg
    c48f5a8cfb46bff394e124abcbeacfc0.jpg
    2.8 KB · Views: 8
Back
Top