Libyan pro- government forces report making further advances in Sirte

Libyan pro-government forces further advanced against the Islamic State group in the coastal town of Sirte. The forces who were led by brigades from the city of Misrata staged attacks by land, sea and air. IS militants are now encircled in Sirte's residential areas. The forces were happy over their progress in the city which is a stronghold for the militants "Thanks be to God that our fighters have gained ground in district 2. The forces are enthusiastic even as they face the snipers. The … READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2016/08/15/... Africanews is a new pan-African media pioneering multilingual and independent news telling expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa. Subscribe on ourYoutube channel :    / africanews   Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook :   / africanews.channel   Twitter :   / africanews