Libya: Libyan army troops advance into Benghazi
Libyan army troops on Wednesday pushed into Benghazi, the first time in two months that government forces had entered the eastern city, which has been under control of Islamist militias.
The advance was a significant boost to the troops, though fighting was still raging in Benghazi and the army had a long battle ahead, said Meloud al-Zewi, spokesman for Libya’s special forces.
Al-Zewi said Libyan troops first swooped into the district of Benina, where Benghazi’s airport is located, then took control of other districts, including the eastern, heavily populated neighborhood of Sedi Khalifa.