U.S. Renews Airstrikes On Libya Targeting The Islamic State

CNN: US hits ISIS in Libya a second time in less than a week

The US military conducted airstrikes against ISIS fighters in Libya Tuesday, for a second time in less than a week and only the second time the US has struck targets in the North African country since Donald Trump became President.

"US forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants," US Africa Command, which oversees US troops in the region, said in a statement issued Thursday.

Africa Command added that the strikes killed "several ISIS militants" and were carried out "in coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord," the internationally recognized government based in Tripoli.

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US renews air attacks on IS in Libya

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US carries out airstrikes in Libya -- The Telegraph
U.S. airstrikes in Libya kill several ISIS fighters -- CBS/AP
US Air Strike Kills 'Several' Islamic State Militants in Libya -- U.S. News & World Report/Reuters
US Strikes Daesh in Libya, Killing Several Terrorists - US Africa Command -- Sputnik International
Egyptian air force 'destroys 4x4 vehicles carrying weapons' across Libya border: Spox -- Ahram Online
Libya lists more than 830 wanted jihadists -- News24
Islamic State set up Libyan desert army after losing Sirte: prosecutor -- Reuters
ISIS, private militias threaten Libyan recovery, says former prime minister -- Fox News

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