Libya Oil Guard Seeks Arms to Fight Islamists Near Ports
A Libyan military soldier stands guard at the entrance of a town, 110 kilometers (68 miles) from Sirte, Libya.
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Libya’s Petroleum Facilities Guard said the force needs more weapons to combat Islamic State, which is seeking to control an area near oil ports.
“Battles in populated areas cannot be won by air power alone, ground forces are needed and we, once again, affirm that we can do it if weapons and ammunitions are made available,” said the PFG in an e-mailed statement addressed to the internationally recognized government, one of two administrations ruling the divided country.