Libya: A Libyan militia recaptures Gardabiya airbase from Islamic State (IS) militants
A Libyan militia group said Saturday it recaptured a strategic airbase south of Sirte from Islamic State (IS) militants, local media reported.
The Gardabiya airbase, just 12 miles south of IS-controlled stronghold Sirte, was retaken on Saturday afternoon, according to the Libya Observer news website.
Libya has been in a political and security vacuum since the 2011 Arab Spring uprising and the ouster of the North African nation’s long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.