TRIPOLI, (APP/AFP): Forces allied with Libya’s unity government said Wednesday they had repelled a counter-attack by the
Islamic State group in the militants’ coastal stronghold of Sirte.
IS militants hit positions controlled by fighters loyal to
Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord west of the city
with tank, mortar and sniper fire on Tuesday, according to a
statement from the pro-GNA forces.
Five pro-government fighters were killed in the clashes
and 37 wounded, it said.
Loyalist forces have battled since mid-May to oust IS from
Sirte, 450 kilometres (280 miles) east of the capital Tripoli, and
the mix of militias and army units have seized control of its
port and airport.
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Pro-govt forces repel IS counter-attack in Libya’s Sirte
