Officials Say Egypt Warplanes Bombing Libyan Militias
Egyptian warplanes are bombing positions of Islamist militias in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, two Egyptian government officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The officials, who have first-hand knowledge of the operation, spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
They said the use of the aircraft is part of an Egyptian-led operation against the militiamen that involves Libyan ground troops.
Meanwhile, Libyan lawmaker Tareq al-Jorushi confirmed to the AP that Egyptian warplanes were taking part in the ongoing operation in Benghazi, but added that they were being flown by Libyan pilots.
Source: Associated Press
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