Libyan Forces Say They’ve Retaken IS Headquarters in Sirte
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Libyan forces backed by U.S. warplanes edged closer to retaking Islamic State’s last foothold in the oil-rich North African country, and its only base outside Syria and Iraq.
Just three areas in the coastal city of Sirte were still being occupied by IS fighters on Thursday after armed units under Libya’s unity government took control of the Ouagadougou Hall, a sprawling convention center, Colonel Mohamed al-Ghasrie, spokesman for the coalition of armed units leading the offensive, said by phone.