Libyan army
Economic warfare plays out as Libyans battle for capital
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded since the battle for Tripoli erupted on 4 April, when commander Khalifa Haftar launched an assault to...
Fighting in Tripoli has killed 121 people and wounded 561 since commander Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive earlier this month to take the Libyan capital.
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The attack was the second against al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb in recent months.
The violence also undermines GNA efforts to persuade diplomatic missions to return there.
The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that US Special Operation Forces captured the militant in Libya in the past few days.
Militants have staged several attacks including suicide bombings from behind the front lines in Sirte.
The Libyan brigades, mostly from the city of Misrata, say they are close to victory in Sirte.
At least nine brigade fighters were killed and 85 wounded in Sunday’s fighting.
Forces allied with Libya’s unity government began a campaign two months ago to free Sirte from Islamic State.
Libya’s unity government has been warning that Isis could seize most of the country if action isn’t taken.
The tanker departed Hariga carrying 650,000 barrels of crude late on Monday bound for Malta.
Several loud explosions followed by heavy gunfire were heard over Tripoli in the early hours of Wednesday.
The coastal city has been controlled for months by the militant group, which has used it as a base.
The UN has presented a proposal for a national unity government between the two main political factions.
Abdulla al-Thinni said after he left Parliament, gunmen followed his entourage and opened fire.
There was no immediate claim for the attack or comments from Tripoli officials.
UN Special Envoy Bernardino Leon condemned the air strikes as an attempt to prevent peace talks.
The talks have been extended for two more days despite renewed fighting in the capital Tripoli.