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Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.
News Libya » Sirte » Security: UT graduate detained during mission in Libya, humanitarian group says
A University of Tennessee graduate has been detained in Libya after partaking in a humanitarian mission near Sirte, according to Global Sumud Flotilla.
News Libya » Sirte » Security: Libya govt forces attack Gaddafi security HQ in Sirte
SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan transitional government forces attacked deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi's security headquarters in the centre of his hometown of Sirte, hoping that once the buildings ...
News Libya » Sirte » Security: After setting out from Libya, Gaza land convoy stalls in Sirte, where last effort failed
The Global Sumud Flotilla said the convoy had been paused while security risks were being evaluated, citing indications that Libyan forces were waiting at Sirte to confront them.
News Libya » Sirte » Security: 38 illegal migrants rescued after boat intercepted off Sirte coast
The General Administration of Coastal Security has intercepted a boat carrying 38 illegal migrants about 120 miles north of Sirte and transported them to Sirte Port for humanitarian assistance.
News Libya » Sirte » Security: Libya calls for Arab air strikes on Islamic State in Sirte
TRIPOLI: Libya's internationally recognised government has called on Arab countries to bomb Islamic State group targets in Sirte, after warnings of a "massacre" in the coastal city. "We urge fellow ...
News Libya » Sirte » Security: Libya's Haftar forces say have taken control of Sirte
Forces of Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar on Monday said they had taken control of the coastal city of Sirte from factions loyal to the Tripoli government. Sirte, some 450 kilometres (280 miles) east ...