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Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed government on August 28, 2016 in Sirte during a military operation to clear IS group jihadists from the city. (AFP/Mahmud Turkia)

August 30th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Libyan forces close in on Daesh in Sirte stronghold

The forces said that they “completely liberated” neighborhood Number One residential area in central Sirte on Monday.

Fighters from the pro-government forces loyal to Libya's Government of National Unity (GNA) walk on August 3, 2016 in Sirte during an operation against Daesh. (AFP/Mahmud Turkia)

August 12th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Fresh clashes in Sirte between Libyan forces, Daesh

Sirte, Libya. (AFP/File)

July 13th, 2016 - 03:30 GMT

Libyan forces continue airstrikes, shelling on Daesh-held Sirte

Members of forces loyal to Libya's Islamist-backed parliament General National Congress prepare to launch attacks as they continue to fight Islamic State jihadists on the outskirts of Libya's western city of Sirte on March (AFP Photo/Mahmud Turkia)

June 22nd, 2016 - 12:30 GMT

Libyan forces make gains against Daesh in Sitre

The inside of a destroyed mosque in Sirte, Libya. (AFP/File)

June 9th, 2016 - 05:04 GMT

Libyan forces recapture coastal border of Sirte from Daesh