Friday, December 26, 2014

Islamists want to take control of oil terminals in Libya – Onet.pl

During the fighting the oil tank in the terminal al-Sidra burst into flames. Fighters of Libya coalition parties Fajr (Dawn Libya) used a portable missile batteries, which fired the oil tanks. According to the spokesman of the government forces, the soldiers managed to repel the attack.

The so-called. “Bow oil”, which includes the most important for Libyan oil export terminals Al-Sidra, Ras Lanouf and Brega, has been around for many days site of clashes between government forces and Islamist militias from Libya Fajr. Experts estimate that since the beginning of the clashes on December 13, oil production in Libya dropped from approx. 800 thousand. barrels per day to 350 thousand. barrels.

The Islamists also attacked the nearby area Syrty, where there is important for the country’s energy system separating energy substation electricity. During the fighting, 18 soldiers were killed by government forces.

Libya still in chaos, which began after the the overthrow and killing of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. In the country there are now two parliaments and the two governments ongoing dispute for power. One of these governments promotes radical Islamists, while the second is recognized by the international community.

(bp)

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