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A number of armed groups had involved themselves in the
Libyan Civil War .
Second Libyan Civil War (2014–2020)
Military situation in the Libyan Civil War as of 10 December 2016. Controlled by the Mujahedeen Councils of
Derna ,
Benghazi and Adjabiya
Controlled by local forces
Notes
The Tripoli brigade and Tajoura battalion are in fact currently fighting against haftar in Tripoli (April 2019)
See also
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