islamic state in libya
On the Frontline of the Battle Against Islamic State, Libyan Fighters Face a Vicious Enemy
A coalition of armed groups is advancing against the IS stronghold in Sirte, but faces land mines, treacherous booby traps, and a town that may be loyal to a rival.
Leaked Document Indicates There May Soon Be EU Military Involvement in Libya
The European Union's forces patrolling the central Mediterranean to keep people smugglers out may soon move to Libya's territorial waters.
Five Years On, Revolution Leaves Libya in the Grip of Civil War and the Islamic State
Muammar Qaddafi is gone and his sons are either dead or in prison, but Libya is still convulsing as rival governments vie for control of the oil-rich nation.
The Islamic State's Next Target: Libyan Oil
Experts say Libya’s oil holds the key to the Islamic State establishing control of the country and turning it into a base for future attacks in Africa and Europe.
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