(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA)’s Presidential Council (PC) released a press release on Wednesday distancing itself from the attack that took place in the Libyan oil facilities in Libya’s oil crescent region. On Wednesday, the town of Ben Jawad, which is about 30 …
Read More »Haftar’s Forces Attacked By Armed Group in Oil Crescent Region
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) On Wednesday, the town of Ben Jawad, located near Libya’s major oil ports, was taken over by armed groups. Soldiers loyal to Libya’s eastern parliament and General Khalifa Haftar fought back with airstrikes, according to officials. Ben Jawad is about 30 kilometres west of Es …
Read More »5 PFG Fighters Killed and 18 Wounded Recapturing Coastal Town From ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Libya’s Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG), who control and protect eastern Libyan oil terminals, said that its forces captured the town of Ben Jawad from ISIS militants on Monday in a battle which killed 5 and injured 18 PFG fighters. The PFG are a militant …
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