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Libyan Army Kills Over 70 Daesh Militants in City of Sirte

© AFP 2023 / MAHMUD TURKIAForces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government patrol the entrance of Sirte as they advance to recapture the city from the Islamic State (IS) group jihadists on June 10, 2016
Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government patrol the entrance of Sirte as they advance to recapture the city from the Islamic State (IS) group jihadists on June 10, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The Libyan army killed more than 70 Daesh militants during an anti-terror operation in the city of Sirte, local media reported on Sunday.

Fighters from Libyan forces allied with the U.N.-backed government take position during a battle with Islamic State fighters in Sirte, Libya August 21, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Libyan Military Kill 80 Daesh Militants in City of Sirte
CAIRO (Sputnik) — The army liberated strategic positions on the city's eastern suburbs from the Daesh group, LANA news agency said, adding that local residents provided assistance to the government pointing out Daesh militants shelters to the soldiers.

Daesh terrorist organization, outlawed in many countries worldwide, gained a foothold in Libya in the turmoil following the 2011 ouster of the country’s longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.

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