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Sahara: Wallonia Supports Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

Wallonia expressed support to the autonomy plan, presented in 2007 by Morocco, saying it is “a good basis for reaching a mutually acceptable solution” by the parties to the Sahara regional conflict. The supportive stand was voiced Thursday in Rabat by Mr. Elio Di Rupo, Minister-President of this Belgian region, following his meeting with Moroccan […]

Libya: Haftar claims seizure of Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte

The self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, LNA, headed by rebel General Khalifa Haftar, said Monday they took control of the coastal city of Sirte, hometown of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, from the forces of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA). LNA spokesman Khaled al-Mahjoub said Haftar forces captured “all the districts surrounding the city”, including […]

Libya: GNA Forces Welcome ‘Decisive’ US Airstrikes in Sirte

Misrata brigade forces aligned with the Government of National Accord taking on the Islamic State (IS) group fighters in coastal city of Sirte welcomed the US airstrikes launched Monday and Tuesday against the militant group, saying the airstrikes reshaped pattern of fighting, reports say. Fighting against IS last week concentrated around Dollar neighborhood where brigade […]