Libya’s internationally backed government conducts domestic airstrikes against Daesh

Published May 6th, 2015 - 06:58 GMT
A file picture taken on March 30, 2011 during a refueling operation above the Mediterranean sea as part of military actions over Libya. (AFP/Gerard Julien)
A file picture taken on March 30, 2011 during a refueling operation above the Mediterranean sea as part of military actions over Libya. (AFP/Gerard Julien)

Libya's Tobruk-based internationally recognized government conducted airstrikes against Daesh militants in the eastern city of Derna, Reuters reports.

Air force commander Saqer al-Joroushi told Reuters warplanes targeted Daesh positions on Monday and Tuesday. 

"We ask all residents to stay away from checkpoints and ISIS [Daesh] locations," Joroushi told Reuters. "We also warn fishers and tankers against approaching the coast all the way to Derna."

Libya has been bitterly embroiled in a civil war since veteran strongman leader Moammar Gadhafi was ousted in 2011. Rival governments compete for power of the small MENA nation, while extremists conduct terrorist attacks throughout the country. 

 

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