LIBYA – Islamic State militants in Libya say they have seized the airport in the city of Sirte, as the group continues to make advances in the country.
According to the international media, most of Sirte, former leader Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown, fell to IS last week.
In a statement, the group said it had also seized the Great Man Made River water project.
The battalion, and other Islamist militias, run the capital, Tripoli, although their government is not recognised by the international community.
Air strikes against IS positions have been conducted by the Egyptian air force and by Libya’s internationally-recognized government.
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