Libya army takes over two Benghazi brigades
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Libya army takes over two Benghazi brigades

Benghazi : Libya | Sep 24, 2012 at 5:41 AM PDT
Source: The Daily Star
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A Libyan military official said Monday that the commanders of the two largest militia brigades in the eastern city of Benghazi have now been replaced by army officers. "Army chief Yussef al-Mangush issued an order appointing Colonel Amrajaa al-Msheiti as commander of the February 17 Brigade, replacing... FULL ARTICLE AT The Daily Star
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