Libya arrests Egyptian forces officer over suspected Islamist militant activities
- Country:
- Libya
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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