Libya arrests Egyptian forces officer over suspected Islamist militant activities


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-10-2018 18:22 IST | Created: 08-10-2018 16:22 IST
Libya arrests Egyptian forces officer over suspected Islamist militant activities
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Eastern Libyan forces on Monday arrested former Egyptian special forces officer Hisham al-Ashmawy who is wanted by Egypt for suspected Islamist militant activities, a Libyan military spokesman said.

Ashmawy was caught in Derna where eastern Libyan forces are fighting jihadists, the spokesman said.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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