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2018-06-01 Africa North
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Armed group attacks Tamanhint airbase, south Libya, and takes brief control
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[Libya Observer] An gang launched a surprise attack on Tamanhint airbase, northeast of the southern city of Sabha, on Thursday, and took over control before Dignity Operation gangs, which control the airbase, managed to retake it again.
Sources said around 15 military vehicles attacked the main gate early in the day and took control after a brief exchange of fire with the fighters there. Later, the attackers were forced to retreat under heavy Arclight airstrike s by Dignity Operation and only then its ground fighters were able retake to the airbase.
The sources indicated that the attackers ordered residents around the airbase to stay at home for their safety before their pull-out to the town of Samnu.
Reports said one Dignity Operation fighter was killed and four others maimed in the attack.
No group has grabbed credit for the attack, but Dignity Operation accused Benghazi Defense Brigades of being behind it.
Other sources claimed that the attackers were from the Tabu tribe, which has engaged in tribal conflict with Awlad Sleiman tribe, whose most members are fighting alongside Dignity Operation.
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Posted by Fred 2018-06-01 00:00||
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