Islamic State Solidifies Foothold in Libya to Expand Reach

(Wall Street Journal) Dion Nissenbaum and Maria Abi-Habib - Islamic State leaders in Syria have sent money, trainers and fighters to Libya in increasing numbers, solidifying its foothold there. "ISIL now has an operational presence in Libya, and they have aspirations to make Libya their African hub," said one U.S. military official. "Libya is part of their terror map now."


2015-05-19 00:00:00

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