Authorities in Libya said on Sunday (January 1) that they found a mass grave with 18 bodies in the Sabaa area of Sirte city- which is a former stronghold of the Islamic State (IS).

Libya: 18 bodies exhumed from mass grave in former Islamic State stronghold

Already scarred by Libya's 2011 uprising and an Islamic State takeover, the city of Sirte now finds itself not only at the center of a civil war but also a focus of geopolitical enmities that span the region.

Libya's rival factions announce a ceasefire

In a televised address, Libya's unity government leader Fayez al-Sarraj announced the cessation of all military operations in Sirte

Libya officially announces liberation of Sirte from IS

The loss of Sirte is a major blow for Islamic State, leaving the group without any territory in Libya

Islamic State 'ousted' from Libyan stronghold of Sirte

The pro-government forces pounded Islamic State holdouts with heavy artillery in its renewed offensive to retake city of Sirte

Libyan forces renew fight against Islamic State in Sirte after two-week lull

'From a military point of view, the battle is over,' spokesman for the forces said, adding that 'victory' would be announced soon

Libya forces press assault on last IS positions in Sirte

The existence of network was revealed by documents seized by Libyan agents after government forces took over an IS headquarters in Sirte

Libya warns Italy about 'Milan-based' Islamic State cell?

Monday's action comes after a US strike targeted an IS training camp in a rural area near Sabratha, outside Tripoli, in February

US launches first anti-IS air strikes in Libya's Sirte

It is the largest to be captured by fighters allied with the government of national accord since they launched an operation to retake Sirte

Libyan loyalists seize Islamic State bomb factory

The government-backed forces have taken control of a part of 'Dollar' neighbourhood. The city has been under control of IS since last year

Libyan forces claim gains in fierce fight against Islamic State in Sirte

One of the bloodiest days in months as IS tries to maintain hold on key Libyan city, Sirte

At least 34 Tripoli troops dead, 100 injured in fight against Islamic State

Over 100 government fighters have been killed and more than 500 injured since the campaign to recapture the city began in early May

Libyan forces claim Sirte port from Islamic State

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