First air strikes hit Libya's militia-held Misrata

First air strikes hit Libya's militia-held Misrata
Tripoli (AFP) Dec 28, 2014 - Forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government carried out their first air strikes on Sunday against the country's militia-held third city of Misrata, a spokesman said. Colonel Ahmed Mesmari said the raids were a response to a renewed attempt early Sunday by the Fajr Libya (Libya Dawn) militia to seize the key Al-Sidra oil export terminal. Residents said the strikes target ... more

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