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Keeping the Islamic State in check in Libya

The international community hopes the new Libya government can bring together militias in an coordinated effort against Islamic State fighters.

Libyan soldiers manning a military outpost, stop a car at a checkpoint in Wadi Bey, west of the city of Sirte, which is held by Islamic State militants, February 23, 2016. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny - RTX28A55
Libyan soldiers stop a car at a checkpoint in Wadi Bey, west of the city of Sirte, which is held by Islamic State militants, Feb. 23, 2016. — REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

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