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August 20, 2014

Islamic militias spread beyond Middle East into Africa

Acting Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni, third from left in front, speaks to the media while visiting the Salah Eddin district after explosions took place at midnight May 21 in Tripoli. An Islamist group has gained ground in the northeastern Libyan city of Benghazi, declaring it an Islamic territory.

NAIROBI, Kenya - An Islamist group has gained ground in the northeastern Libyan city of Benghazi, declaring it an Islamic territory and raising fears that radical Islamist militias may spread in the rest of Africa.

Published in International