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Saiqa Special Forces: Wanis Bukhamada in perfect health
[Libya Herald] Saiqa Special Forces...Libya's elite army unit, insofar as they have one, formed from a mixture of paratroopers and commandos. The group emerged from a militia with the same name in 2010. It now numbers a few thousand and reports to the Ministry of Defence. It deployed in Benghazi in an attempt to control the carnage. As a result, it has been attacked and several of its officers murdered. The force is popular in Benghazi for its stance against Ansar al-Sharia group... has rebuffed claims that its commander, Wanis Bukhamada, was maimed in the last two days of fighting in Benghazi, saying he is in perfect health . . . Remainder behind the paywall... Posted by: Fred 2014-11-04 |
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