Due to heavy clashes between terrorists and Libya’s national army (LNA) in Derna city, government suspended all schools near the military operations points until Tuesday.
According to Saturday statement, up to ten schools were suspended.
218TV corresponded explained that the heavy clashes between terrorists and LNA erupted since Friday night.
Since July 2017, Derna has been under military siege by the LNA. The fighting has intensified since mid-May 2018, when the LNA increased its presence and sought to expel the militants from the city.
During the period of May and June 2018, the city witnessed intense aerial bombardment and usage of heavy weapons, including artillery. The intensified fighting reached the city center.
Despite LNA declaring victory on 28 June 2018, the fighting continued inside the old city of Derna, as remaining of militants continue to control the old city center.
Meanwhile, Derna is returning to normal life, approximately 1,300 families have returned to Derna.
In November 2014, Derna was captured by extremist militants. Egypt has in the past launched air strikes against what it said were terrorist training camps operating in the city.
