Islamist militants shell two Libyan oilfields, port pipeline damaged


  • World
  • Tuesday, 03 Mar 2015

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Islamist militants shelled Libya's Bahi and Mabrouk oilfields on Monday, damaging a pipeline to the Es Sidra oil port, a spokesman for forces protecting energy infrastructure said.

Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State have been blamed for attacks last month on an oilfield and pipeline in Libya, where two rival governments are battling for control.

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