Libyan Commandos’ spokesman announces freeing Sabratha from IS

CAIRO – 6 October 2017: Libyan Commandos’ spokesman announced on Friday the liberation of the city of Sabratha from militants of the Islamic State, adding that “dozens of Libyans took to the streets celebrating the liberation of Sabratha from terrorists.”

The official spokesman for the Libyan Special Forces and Commandos, Colonel Miloud Azwai, praised efforts exerted by the Libyan forces, who achieved “victory.” He called on the Libyan forces to preserve the city entirely and keep unity in preparation for liberating other cities in the western district.

The fighting in Sabratha has left dozens dead and injured and has caused extensive damage to residential areas. The city’s Roman ruins, which are a UNESCO world heritage site, have also been damaged.