Sabratha
Libyan Commandos’ spokesman announced on Friday the liberation of Sabratha from militants of the Islamic State.
An armed group is seeking legitimacy and from the Tripoli government in exchange for stopping migrant boats from leaving the coast of Sabratha for Italy.
An armed group is stopping migrant boats from setting off across the Mediterranean from a city west of Tripoli that has been a springboard for people smugglers.
A total of 503 illegal immigrants, including five Egyptians were rescued by Libya’s border guards, 11 miles north of Sabratha city
The Libyan navy thwarted an illegal migration attempt of 319 persons, including seven Egyptians, in the Mediterranean.