A force which controls oil terminals in eastern Libya said on Thursday it had gained further ground against Islamic State after taking a second town in as many days east of the militant group’s stronghold of Sirte.
The Petroleum Facilties Guard (PFG) is in full control of Nawfiliyah, about 80 miles east of Sirte.
Spokesman Ali al-Hassi said the region had not suffered any losses.
It comes after the PFG captured the nearby town of Ben Jawad on Monday after clashes that left five of its fighters dead.