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The fall of Sirte to pro-government forces is a significant setback for the Islamic State group in Libya, but will not spell the end of the jihadists in the strife-torn country, experts say. The loss ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: Libya: 18 Bodies Found in Mass Grave in Ex-IS Stronghold
Libyan authorities said Sunday they have found 18 bodies buried in a mass grave in a former stronghold of the Islamic State group along the conflict-stricken North African nation's coast. The Missing ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: Libya PM calls for unity behind anti-IS Sirte offensive
The head of Libya’s unity government urged Libyans to rally behind the battle against jihadists in Sirte, as the UN approved an operation to stop the flood of weapons into the country. Pro-government ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: In Gaddafi's hometown, little hope for Libya's future
Fathi Bashagha has set up parallel government in Sirte City badly damaged by fighting in 2011 and 2016 Residents have little expectation of change SIRTE, Libya, June 26 (Reuters) - The people living ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: Gaza-bound aid convoy dissolves in Libya after activists arrested at Sirte crossing, ten in custody
A Gaza-bound activist land convoy was dissolved in Libya on Thursday, after it was denied entry into the eastern part of the country – controlled by the Government of National Stability – and 10 of ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: Haftar's Sirte seizure major blow to Libya government, analysts say
Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar's capture of the strategic city of Sirte on Monday was a major setback for Tripoli's UN-recognised government, analysts say. The fresh advance by Haftar's self-styled ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: Humanitarian fears grow over Libya Sirte battle
Libyan interim government forces capture a district in Sirte after fierce battles that further raise concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Muammar Gaddafi's besieged town Government forces ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: U.N. launches appeal for Libya's Sirte as forces renew push against Islamic State
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The United Nations launched an emergency $10.7 million appeal on Monday to help tens of thousands of people heading back to the Libyan city of Sirte amid military ...
News Libya » Sirte » Life: When the lights go out in Libya’s Cyrenaica
How the electricity crisis in eastern Libya became a water crisis that revived an older argument about power, resources and regional inequality in the country ...