37 Libya pro­-govt fighters dead in clashes with IS

TRIPOLI: At least 34 Libyan pro-government forces were killed and 100 wounded in clashes with the Islamic State group fighters as they prepared for a final assault

TRIPOLI: At least 34 Libyan pro-government forces were killed and 100 wounded in clashes with the Islamic State group fighters as they prepared for a final assault on the militants stronghold of Sirte. It was one of bloodiest days since forces loyal to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord launched an offensive in May to retake Sirte from the IS. The fighting came as 29 people were killed and dozens wounded further west in the town of Garabulli when a blast ripped through an arms depot after militiamen and armed residents clashed on Tuesday.

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