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| IS-held Ouagadougou Conference Halls fall to Misrata-led forces |
| 2016-08-11 |
| [Libya Observer] Misrata-led forces have captured Ouagadougou Conference Halls in Sirte, where IS holy warriors were barricading as their stronghold in the city, the media office of Al-Bunyan Al-Masoos announced. After defeating IS turbans in the Ouagadougou halls on Wednesday evening, the Misrata-led forces are now combing through the area to avoid any mines and other possible risks as the remaining IS holy warriors are still positioned in neighborhoods 1, 3 and some parts of neighborhood 2, where fierce festivities are now underway. Earlier on Wednesday, Dozens of ISIS holy warriors were killed in a massive offensive to eradicate remnants of the radical group from Sirte. During the offensive, Misrata-led forces liberated Sirte University, Police Academy, Ibn Sina Hospital and Al-Jiza military district. At least 20 ISIS holy warriors were killed. The media office also reported that contact with a Libyan Air Force warplane has been lost. No more details were given, but local reports said the pilot, identified as Brig. Mukhtar Fakrun, is believed to have died in the L-39 aircraft crash over Sirte. |
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