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Libya's anti-Islamic State troops holding back despite U.S. strikes

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A day after the U.S. began air strikes against Islamic State's stronghold in Libya, anti-IS fighters welcome Washington's involvement but remain wary of advancing, for fear of mines and snipers. Mana Rabiee reports.

Added on the 02/08/2016 23:18:10 - Copyright : Reuters EN

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