Wissam Ben Hamid dead says arrested Ansar spokesman; 13 militants reported to have blown themselves up
Jan 6 Michel Cousins

Wissam Ben Hamid dead says arrested Ansar spokesman; 13 militants reported to have blown themselves up

jamBy Libya Herald reporters. Wissam Ben Hamid a year ago (Photo: social media)Benghazi, 6 January 2017:Benghazi militant leader Wissam Ben Hamid is d...

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Army makes further costly advance in Benghazi
Dec 14 Nigel Ash

Army makes further costly advance in Benghazi

By Libya Herald reporters.The key Smugglers' Road taken by the LNA today (Photo: social media)Benghazi, 14 December 2016:The least 11 soldiers died to...

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Terrorists launch "double-tap" car bombings in Benghazi
Dec 7 Nigel Ash

Terrorists launch "double-tap" car bombings in Benghazi

By Libya Herald reporters. What is said to be the first car bomb near the Saiqa HQ this evening (Photo: social media)Benghazi, 7 December 2016:Terrori...

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Two senior officers die as LNA continues Ganfouda assault
Dec 3 Nigel Ash

Two senior officers die as LNA continues Ganfouda assault

By Libya Herald reporters.Benghazi, 3 December 2016:The Libyan National Army lost four dead and 21 wounded in heavy fighting yesterday in Ganfouda as...

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Army turns its fire on Benghazi's Sabri district
Nov 22 Nigel Ash

Army turns its fire on Benghazi's Sabri district

By Libya Herald reporters.Benghazi, 22 November 2016:In a sign that the army seems confident that it has broken the back of Islamic militant resistanc...

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Army says Benghazi terrorists almost beaten
Nov 20 Nigel Ash

Army says Benghazi terrorists almost beaten

By Libya Herald reporters.Benghazi, 20 November 2016:In the wake of an apparent collapse by the enemy, the army is now confidently predicting the end...

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At least 23 soldiers die as army advances into Ganfouda
Nov 18 Nigel Ash

At least 23 soldiers die as army advances into Ganfouda

By Libya Herald reporters.Benghazi, 18 November 2016The army claimed to have seized terrorists weapons and ammunition today but its drive into Benghaz...

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Army takes and demolishes Benghazi's iconic Gwarsha Gate
Nov 15 Nigel Ash

Army takes and demolishes Benghazi's iconic Gwarsha Gate

By Libya Herald reporters.Benghazi, 15 November 2016:The Gwarsha Gate, since 2012 the black-banner daubed symbol of Ansar Al-Sharia’s presence in Beng...

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Army launches major air and ground assault on Ganfouda
Nov 14 Nigel Ash

Army launches major air and ground assault on Ganfouda

By Libya Herald reporters.Benghazi, 14 November 2016:Heavy artillery was still firing tonight in Benghazi after day-long heavy fighting in which at le...

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BRSC leader denies shelling Benina saying it is Hafter
Nov 13 Nigel Ash

BRSC leader denies shelling Benina saying it is Hafter

By Libya Herald reporters. BRSC leader Wassim Ben Hamid (Photo: social media)Benghazi and Tripoli, 13 November 2016:A Benghazi Islamist militant has a...

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