Libya: GNA govt. forces battle to clear final pockets of IS militants in Sirte

Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) continued to battle militants from the the so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL/ISIS) in the city’s last pockets held by the militant group. At least 14 pro-government fighters were killed in clashes on Friday, with 18 others injured. GNA forces have cornered and are battling the last remaining IS fighters in Sirte. The UN has estimated that 90,000 people have fled Sirte since it was taken over by IS forces a year ago. The final push to reclaim S