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Libya's GNA takes back more of southern Tripoli from Hifter

The Government of National Accord says it captured a string of towns from military strongman Khalifa Hifter this week.
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Khalifa Hifter’s self-styled Libyan National Army lost more ground today to the country’s internationally recognized government, which reclaimed parts of southern Tripoli from the military strongman. 

The Government of National Accord (GNA) said it had retaken several towns in recent days, including the town of Esabia on Thursday, according to Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency. 

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