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East Libya forces in full control at Ras Lanuf oil port, says spokesman
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Thursday, 21 Jun 2018 5:23 PM MYT

BENGHAZI, Libya, June 21 — East Libyan forces took full control of Ras Lanuf oil terminal and the surrounding area today as they rapidly advanced against rivals who seized the port a week ago, a spokesman said.

"Our armed forces fully control the Ras Lanuf district and the enemy suffered large losses in lives and equipment,” Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesman Ahmed al-Mismari said. — Reuters

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