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Military Assists Hifter's Forces
A military source claimed that 3 thunderbolt brigades were fighting alongside Hifter’s forces to target an Ansar al-Sharia stronghold in Qawarsha. They are the 1st, 21st, and 36th Brigades. -
Hifter Strikes Teeka Airstrip
Hifter's air force shelled the Teeka area in western Benghazi Hifter’s spokesman, Mohammad Hijazi, said that an airstrip in the area was targeted by militants who intended to use it. He also denied the rebels' claim that they had downed a plane. -
Hifter Escalates
Hifter’s forces launch a ground assault and helicopter strikes against Islamist strongholds in Benghazi. Both Islamist militias and Hifter’s forces fired rockets and mortars into contested areas. One of the air strikes hit the headquarters of the Rafallah Sahati militia. A stray rocket hit a power station knocking out power in much of the city. -
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11 of Hifter's Forces Captured
The February 17 Brigade in Benghazi claimed that it clashed with Hifter’s forces today, leading to one casualty and 3 wounded in its ranks. The brigade also claimed that it had taken 11 soldiers from Hifter’s forces captive. A spokesman for Hifter’s forces said that 48 ASL fighters were killed and 68 others were wounded. -
Five ASL Leaders Captured
Mohammad Hijazi, the spokesman for Hifter's campaign, said that Hifter’s forces took 5 Ansar al-Sharia fighters captive during clashes yesterday in Sidi Faraj and Hawari. He identified one of them as Mohammad al-Gharabi. -
Islamists Beseige Benina
A media source in Benghazi reported that Islamists besieged the Benina base used by Hifter’s forces, and said that violent clashes were still taking place throughout the city, calling Hifter’s claim to have secured Sidi Faraj into question. -
Hifter Imposes Curfew
The Libyan authorities issued a curfew in Benghazi due to the ongoing violent clashes between Hifter’s forces and militants. 12 deaths were reported in the 24 hour period – 9 members of Hifter’s forces and 3 militants. Islamists claim that Hifter’s forces would use the curfew to invade the city. -
Clashes in Benghazi
Clashes occurred in Benghazi between Hifter and the Feb. 17 rebels, and Hifter’s forces shelled areas on the outskirts of Benghazi, including Hawari, Sidi Faraj, and Qawarsha. The Feb. 17 rebels responded by launching Grads and artillery shells towards Benina, where Hifter’s forces are based. -
Hifter Outlines Ceasefire Conditions
Hifter announced that his forces were looking into the possibility of a ceasefire at the end of the month. Hifter outlined stipulations for such a ceasefire, including militant groups giving up their arms. -
Qawarsha Demonstrations
On Thursday night, families in Qawarsha demonstrated in front of the Feb. 17 Brigade headquarters in Benghazi, and demanded to know the fate of their loved ones who work in the brigade or in Ansar al-Sharia. -
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Tanks Spread Through Benghazi
Residents of Benghazi reported that tanks have spread throughout Benghazi, and civilians were fleeing following clashes between Hifter’s forces and Islamist militants. -
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Militants Target Plane
ASL militants attempted to take down one of Hifter's planes conducting strikes in Benghazi. -
Militants Launch Missiles at Benina
One person was killed and 2 wounded from a Grad missile strike in Benina, where Hifter’s forces are located. The missile strike was reportedly launched by the Feb. 17 brigade in the Qawarsha and Sidi Faraj sections of Benghazi and came as retaliation for various strikes carried out by Hifter’s forces. -
Islamist Brigade Violates Ceasefire
The Rafallah al Sahati Brigade attacked a military convoy heading to secure polling sites in the Qawarsha and Qanfoudah areas of Benghazi. Three soldiers were killed in the attack and around 20 wounded. Media reports identify Isma’il al Salabi as the Raf Allah al-Sehaati Brigade’s leader. In related news, the Feb. 17 Brigade launched missiles at Hifter’s forces.
