News DigestJuly 4, 2016 Your top stories from the past week: LG Special – Who’s Who? Libya’s Main Players The Rise of ISIS (Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Since the ousting of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya’s various political and armed factions have been fighting for control and power …
Read More »Who’s Who?: Libya’s Main Players – The Rise of ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Since the ousting of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya’s various political and armed factions have been fighting for control and power over the country’s post-revolution future, allowing extremist groups to take advantage of the ongoing chaos and security vacuum and rise up in …
Read More »Libyan Gazette Weekly News Digest 06/27: “US Pentagon Prepared to Launch Attack on ISIS in Libya”
News Digest June 27, 2016 Your top stories from the past week: LG Special – Who’s Who? Libya’s Main Players General Khalifa Haftar and the Libyan National Army (Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) General Khalifa Haftar and the Libyan National Army General Khalifa Haftar has been part of the Libyan …
Read More »ISIS Uses Homes as Secret Torture Prisons
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) forces fighting against, the so-called, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have discovered in Sirte what seems to be secret prisons as reported by the Middle Eastern Eye. The luxury homes located near the industrial district in …
Read More »Al-Sarraj Calls for a Unified Libyan Force from East to West to Rid Libya of ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj has called on Libyan military forces to unite in the fight against the rogue militant group known as ISIS who still have control over parts of Sirte. “We trust there can’t be any solution to overcome that organization (ISIS) apart …
Read More »Despite Losses GNA Forces in Sirte Fight Fierce Battles Against ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) The offense against ISIS in Sirte continues with a new wave of airstrikes by forces loyal to the UN-backed Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA). One life has been lost in today’s battles against ISIS and nine fighters injured who have all been transported to …
Read More »Car Bomb Targets Another Medical Facility in Benghazi
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) On friday a car bomb exploded just outside Al Jalaa Hospital in Benghazi leaving five people dead and 14 injured as reported by the hospital’s security and confirmed by Mohammed Al-Zawy, a hospital official. Al-Zawy explained that the car exploded close to the hospital’s …
Read More »Hundreds Gather in Garabulli to Mourn Locals Killed by Fireworks Blast
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) A large crowd gathered on Thursday to pray and mourn for those who died in the explosion that took place in Garabulli, located about 50 kilometers east of Tripoli and about 140 kilometers west of Misrata. The explosion happened on Tuesday at an ammunition store …
Read More »Air Raids and Ground Attacks: GNA Loyal Forces not Holding Back in Fight Against ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) GNA armed forces used air raids to strengthen their attacks on the ground against ISIS in Sirte on Friday. GNA Spokesman Reda Issa announced, “Our air force today launched an intense series of airstrikes that targeted various (ISIS) positions in Sirte.” “Military engineering teams are …
Read More »More Gains and Losses for GNA forces in Conflict Against ISIS in Sirte
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) The fight against the so called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Sirte has been ongoing as the number of casualties continues to rise. ISIS has taken over a hotel on the city’s coast to position its snipers at the top of buildings. …
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