No Result
View All Result
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
23 °c
Tripoli
22 ° Wed
22 ° Thu
24 ° Fri
24 ° Sat
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Libya

Three marines killed in fighting near Marj

bythomwestcott
November 29, 2013
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
12
SHARES
53
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By Libya Herald staff.

Benghazi, 28 November 2013:

Three members of the Mushat Al-Awal, the 1st Marines Battalion, have been killed and a further seven . . .[restrict]injured in clashes just outside Marj, some 80 kilometres northeast of Benghazi this afternoon.

A source close to the Saiqa Special Forces told the Libya Herald that there were no indications of any injuries or deaths among the attackers, whom he described as “an armed criminal group.”  However, it is reported elsewhere that three of the attackers were also killed.

The dead were taken to Benghazi’s Al-Jalaa Hospital, the source stated.

RELATED POSTS

Benghazi Turkish Trade Exhibition postponed to 12-15 June

SPARK partners with Hive and Assaraya in Benghazi to implement training programme

In a television statement, the Commander of the army’s Saiqa Brigade, Wanis Bukhamada, said that the attackers were members of Ansar Al-Sharia.

The fighting is said to happened after four people were arrested at a checkpoint by local forces after they were found to be carrying weapons and a large sum of money..

The marines were then sent to pick them up.  It was when they were taking the four to Benghazi that they ran into an ambush.  It is reported that, despite the heavy fighting, the attackers were unable to free the four who were being driven in the last of a group of vehicles. It reversed at speed and managed escape.

The four remain in detention.

The area was  closed off and military helicopters from Benina airbase dispatched to patrol the area. There are unconfirmed reports that they fired at targets.

Military commanders have meanwhile asked people not to post pictures on Facebook that might be of help to Ansar.

Saiqa has also asked the media not to state where the injured were being treated for security purposes.

In his television statement, Bukhamada warned that Benghazi was heading for disaster if Congress and the government did not pay attention to what was happening in the city and take action.

“Benghazi is now in a bad position,” he said, stating that there was a plot against Libya which, if not dealt with, would result in major conflict and bloodshed. [/restrict]

 
Tags: BenghazifightingLibyaSpecial Forces
Share5Tweet3Share1

Related Posts

AMLY School is offering an innovative approach to learning in Libya
Libya

AMLY School is offering an innovative approach to learning in Libya

June 5, 2023
Attorney General orders arrests at Jumhouria bank branch for embezzlement
Libya

Members of illegal organizations given imprisonment and death sentences by Misrata Criminal Court

May 30, 2023
State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli
Libya

State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli

May 29, 2023
FDCC destroys non-conforming shipments of medicines, calls on suppliers to respect Libyan health standards
Libya

FDCC destroys non-conforming shipments of medicines, calls on suppliers to respect Libyan health standards

May 29, 2023
GNU to take oath at Benghazi HoR session and budget to be approved at Tripoli session: GNU
Libya

Tripoli Libyan government conducts drone strikes against criminal hideouts in western coast

May 25, 2023
AmCham Libya Networking Breakfast
Libya

US Embassy in Tripoli announces easing of visa protocol: One-year multiple entry visas now replace three-month single-entry visas

May 24, 2023
Next Post

International Quran memorising competition won by Tajoura man

Three Saiqa soldiers shot in Benghazi

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli

    State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli

    250 shares
    Share 101 Tweet 62
  • HB Group opens Apple authorised I-Shop reseller in Tripoli’s Siyahia

    73 shares
    Share 29 Tweet 18
  • Members of illegal organizations given imprisonment and death sentences by Misrata Criminal Court

    60 shares
    Share 24 Tweet 15
  • AMLY School is offering an innovative approach to learning in Libya

    56 shares
    Share 23 Tweet 14
  • Sirte Oil Company’s smart fields give it higher efficiency, more accurate real-time data for timely decisions

    52 shares
    Share 21 Tweet 13
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

British Libyan Business Association and the Libyan Business Council sign MoU

Libyan-Tunisia agricultural, marine and food sector B2B meetings – Tunis 19 to 20 June

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?